Posts Tagged ‘Female’
BROADHURST WINS IN POLAND
Ireland’s young female boxers were in the thick of the action in Wladyslawowo, Poland today………. Amy Broadhurst guaranteed Ireland at least another bronze medal at the 2012 European Women’s Youth and Junior Championships in Poland today. But Kristina O’Hara bowed out of the tournament after losing out by a three-point margin to Ukrainian light-flyweight Hanna Okhotu. Aoife Hennigan …
by Bernard O'Neill on November 5th, 2012 Comments Off
KATIE TAYLOR MY OLYMPIC DREAM
Olympic champion Katie Taylor will soon be available to sign copies of her stunning new book…….. World number one Katie Taylor will be available at the below bookstores in the coming weeks to sign copies of her official new book; Katie Taylor My Olympic Dream. Katie Taylor PR Ireland Taylor travelled to London earlier this year as the current …
by Bernard O'Neill on November 5th, 2012 Comments Off
DAY 2 – EUROPEAN WOMEN’S YOUTH & JUNIOR C’SHIPS
Three Irish boxers will be in action at the European Women’s Youth & Junior Championships today. Aoife Hennigan, Amy Broadhurst and Kristina O’Hara will be in action this afternoon at the 20-nation 2012 European Women’s Youth and Junior Championships in Poland. Hennigan and O’Hara meet Ukrainian opponents, while Broadhurst is in against Germany. 94 Youth and 96 Junior boxers …
by Bernard O'Neill on November 5th, 2012 Comments Off
GIRLS SQUAD TRAINING
Squad training for all Dublin and Leinster females (Girl 1 – Senior) will take place this Sunday, November 11th, in Ryston Boxing Club, Newbridge, Kildare from 11am to 2:30pm. All boxers are asked to be there for 10:45am. Two sessions will take place on the day and a light lunch will be available between sessions. All boxers should bring …
by Bernard O'Neill on November 5th, 2012 Comments Off
SAMSANOW AND FOLAN WIN IN POLAND
Ireland recorded two wins at the European Women’s Youth & Junior Championships in Poland today. Oliwia Samsanow and Niamh Folan claimed victories at the 2012 European Women’s Youth and Junior Championships in Poland today. But there was disappointment for Lycia Hennihan, Nikita Casey and Saidhbh Greene after they lost their opening bouts in Wladyslawowo. Samsanow, boxing …
by Bernard O'Neill on November 4th, 2012 Comments Off
LITTLE CHANGE IN AIBA WORLD RANKINGS FOR IRELAND
Joe Ward moves up one place, but it’s as you were for Ireland’s boxers in the updated AIBA rankings…. Joe Ward has moved up one place to 10th position in the new AIBA World rankings published for October. But other than Ward’s elevation into the top-ten, it’s very much as you were for Ireland’s Elite boxers. Katie Taylor …
by Bernard O'Neill on November 3rd, 2012 Comments Off
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012
The 2012 National Intermediate Championships begin on Friday, November 23rd. Boxing commences at 6pm at the National Stadium in Dublin. Bouts will be over 3×3 minute rounds for men and 4×2 minute rounds for women. Please see below attachment for draw, weigh-in and start times and tournament details. Intermediates Circular
by Bernard O'Neill on November 3rd, 2012 Comments Off
KATIE TAYLOR TO REMAIN IN THE AMATEUR RANKS
World number one Katie Taylor will be aiming for a second gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil. Katie Taylor has announced that she has turned down offers from the professional ranks and will remain boxing in the amateur code. The current Olympic, World, European and EU lightweight champion made the announcement on Today FM today. “The …
by Bernard O'Neill on October 18th, 2012 Comments Off
SPECIAL GIRLS COMPETITION (2012)
Ireland’s female boxers will be back at the National Stadium, the home of Olympic female and male champions, later this month. The Irish Amateur Boxing Association have organised a Special Competition for girls aged 15/16. The Competition will run from August 31st to September 1st/2nd across 13 weight categories. Please see below attachment. Special Girls Competition Aug 2012
by Bernard O'Neill on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »
IRISH SQUAD ARRIVES HOME FROM CHINA
The Ireland Squad arrived home from the 7th AIBA World Women’s Championships in China on Sunday. Four-time World champion Katie Taylor and the Irish squad returned home from China to a joyous reception at Dublin Airport last evening. Taylor claimed her fourth successive AIBA World 60kg title following an 11-7 decision over Russian southpaw Sofya Ochigava in Qinhuangdao on Saturday and …
by Bernard O'Neill on May 21st, 2012 Leave a comment »