Sixteen titles were claimed at the National Junior Cadet finals at the National Stadium in Dublin today.
Sunday the 13th proved to be the day of the countback with three National Junior Cadet titles claimed on accepted scores at the National Stadium.
Joseph Nevin, Owen McCarthy and Matthew Davis all had their hands raised in victory after going all the way down to the wire versus Liam Glennon, Eugene McKeever and James Keenan.
Conor Dempsey won the 31kg title following his 10-3 decision over Sean Corr, while Conor Quinn, James McGivern and Aaron Harkin left the home of Irish boxing with the 31kg,39kg, 46kg and 48kg titles.
Michael Nevin also impressed this afternoon, a 14-3 verdict over Patrick Coney capturing the 50kg honours.
Ciaran Molly emerged from a tough contest with Alan White, while Brett beat Patrick O’Donnell 13-7 and Christopher O’Reilly recorded an inside the distance win over Anthony Johnston.
The 63kg,66kg, and 70kg accolades went to Kevin Kehoe, George Bodor and Brian Kennedy, while Marcus Bowley and James Clarke capped fine tournaments with wins in the 75kg and 80kg weight classes.
Six semi-finals were also decided today. Thomas McCarthy and Dominic Bradley – who beat Mickey Keating to prevent an all Cork 33kg final – Tom Stokes, Shane Flavin, Ryan Lavery and Oliver McCarthy emerged victorious.
National Junior Cadet Championships May 13th National Stadium Dublin
Finals
29kg Joseph Nevin (Kilcullen) beat Liam Glennon (St Josephs) 4-4 c/b 12-10 -
31kg Conor Dempsey (Immaculata) beat Sean Corr (St Georges) 10-3
39kg Conor Quinn (Clonard) beat Calvin Turner (Ryston) 10-8
44kg Owen McCarthy (Olympic) beat Eugene McKeever (St Malachys) 6-6 c/b 18-16 -
46kg Jame McGivern (St Georges) beat Jack Lee Jackson (Sacre Coeur) 9-3
48kg Aaron Harkin (Illies GG) beat Martin Collins (St Annes) 8-5
50kg Michael Nevin (Portlosise) beat Patrick Coney (The Loup) 14-3
52kg Ciaran Molloy (Oughterard) beat Alan White (St Brigids) 12-8
54kg Matthew Davis (Ardagh Cross) beat James Keenan (Glen) 9-9 c/b 31-26 -
57kg Brett McGinty (Oakleaf) beat Patrick O’Donnell 13-7
60kg Christopher O’Reilly (Bracken) beat Anthony Johnston (Gleann) RSC3
63kg Kevin Kehoe (Marble City) beat Conor Vint (Gilford) 7-3
66kg George Bodor (Bay City) beat Dean Devrill (St Michaels Athy) 8-4
70kg Brian Kennedy (St Marys) beat Nevan Fannon (Ballyhaunis) 11-7
75kg Marcus Bowley (Olympic) beat Adam McGivern (Gilford) 12-2
80kg James Clarke (Kilnamanagh) beat Franks Carr (St Annes) RSC2
S/Finals
33kg Thomas McCarthy (Mayfield) beat Sean Fryers (Immaculata) 5-3
33kg Dominic Bradley (Errigal) beat Mickey Keating (Watergrasshill) 13-6
36kg Tom Stokes (Oafleaf) beat Shane O’Neill (St Colmans) 11-9
36kg Shane Flavin (Paulstown) beat Nathan May (Crumlin) 7-4
42kg Ryan Lavery (St John Bosco) beat Karl McKernon (Clonard 7-1
42kg Oliver McCarthy (Brian Dillons) beat John Maughan (Westside) 13-4
