ULSTER PROVINCIAL BOXING CONGRESS 2010

The Ulster Provincial Boxing Council Annual Congress for 2010 took place on Saturday 14^th August in the Four Seasons Hotel, Co. Monaghan.  Ulster President – Paul Mc Mahon welcomed the delegates from the clubs and county boards and thanked the Cavan – Monaghan board for all their hard work in organising todays congress.  He extended a welcome to IABA President Dominic O Rourke and  Registrar Stephen Connolly. 

Gerard Lynch – Chairman of Cavan – Monaghan board, is very proud to host the first congress for the Ulster Boxing Council and with the steady progress being made by the board which now has 10 clubs there is great hope for the future of Boxing in Cavan – Monaghan board.

Ulster President - Paul Mc Mahon is pleased to inform - Ulster has 104 clubs and 6 county boards affiliated for the 2010 so it looks like we’re in for another busy season.  The UPBC looks forward to working with and meeting you all at the various championships.

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WOMENS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SQUAD

The Irish Amateur Boxing Association has confirmed a four-strong squad for the 6th AIBA World Women's Championships in Bridgetown, Barbados next month.

  Cavan BC flyweight Ceire Smite, Bray BC lightweight Katie Taylor, the defending champion, Eastside BC light-welterweight Allana Murphy and Drimnagh BC middleweight Sinead Kavanagh will represent Ireland at the Championships.  Taylor, the current European and European Union champion, will be aiming for her third title on the trot at the Garfield Sports Complex in Bridgetown.

 Smith and Murphy claimed their places on the Irish team following wins over Debbie Rogers and Kelly Harrington at the National Stadium on Wednesday night.

 The 2010 AIBA World Women's Championships, which begins on September 9th, has attracted over 300 female boxers from 75 nations. The Championships, which is open to boxers between the ages of 17 and 34, will be contested over 10 Weight Categories: 45-48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg, +81kg.

 Bouts will be contested over four, two minute rounds.

 The 2012 AIBA World Women's Championships in Chongging, China will act as the qualifier for the Olympic Games in London the same year.

 Irish squad 

 51Kg: Ceire Smith (Cavan BC)

60Kg: Katie Taylor (Bray BC)

64Kg: Allana  Murphy (East Side)

75Kg: Sinead kavanagh (Drimnagh)

 Team Manager: Stephen Connolly

Director of Boxing: Dominic O'Rourke

Coaches: Peter Taylor & Zuar Antia

R&J: Fiona Hennigan

BURNETT SECURES SILVER AT YOUTH OLYMPICS

Ryan Burnett will be taking home at least a silver medal from the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore.

 The Holy Family Belfast ace guaranteed himself a podium finish with a 2-1 semi-final victory over Uzbek light-flyweight Zohidion Hoorboyev at the International Convention Centre today.

 The win sets up Wednesday's 48Kg final with Salman Alizida of Azerbaijan in a repeat of last May's AIBA World Youth final which Alizida won 9-4 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

 Burnett, 18, earned his winning points with rights to the body and head in the first and third rounds  - Hoorboyev equalising with a body shot in the second - and says that Wednesday can't come soon enough.

 "I'm thrilled with the win, said Burnett. "It was tough bout and I had to keep my concentration all the way through it. I'm looking forward to the final now and I can't wait to get in the ring for that."

 Irish coaches Jim Moore and Jimmy Payne said that they were thrilled with today's performance and looking forward to the mid-week decider with Alizida. "We're delighted with the win, absolutely thrilled, said Moore."Ryan gave a very controlled  

 "He won 12-0 in his first bout here and now we're all looking forward to the final. It will be another big day for Irish amateur boxing."

 Meanwhile, Irish middleweight Joe Ward will not be taking part in Monday's 5th place box-off at the Youth Olympics.

Ward injured his left hand in the first round of Saturday's quarter final defeat (4-2) to Damien Hooper of Australia in a repeat of the World Youth final which Ward won 6-1.

 An x-ray on the injury showed that Ward, from the Moate BC in Westmeath, had in fact suffered a broken hand.

 Youth Olympics Q/Final August 21st Singapore 

48kg – Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Vadzim Kirylenka (Belarus) 12-0

75kg – Joe Ward (Ireland) lost to Damien Hooper (Australia) 2-4

August 22nd S/Final 

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Zohidion Hoorboyev (Uzbekistan) 2-1

 August 25th Final 

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Ireland) v Salman Alizida (Azerbaijan)

 Irish squad 

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Holy Family, Belfast)

75Kg: Joe Ward (Moate, Westmeath)

Coaches: Jim Moore & Jimmy Payne

CONGRATULATIONS

Ryan Burnett (pictured above) claimed an historic gold medal for Ireland at the Games following his 13-6 win over Salman Alizida of Azerbaijan in the light-flyweight final.

 Twenty six athletes represented Ireland in Singapore in Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Tennis and Triathlon competition. 

 

 BURNETT  WINS GOLD  AT YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

Ryan Burnett claimed an historic gold medal for Ireland with a magnificent win over Salman Alizida of Azerbaijan in this morning's light-flyweight final at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore.

Burnett, who boxes out of the Holy Family BC in Belfast, beat Alizada 13-6 at the International Convention Centre.

  

The final was a repeat of the AIBA World Youth final in Baku, Azerbajan earlier this year which Alizida won 9-4. 

 Aliziada controversially beat Burnett  on a count-back in the President's Cup in Azerbaijan last December also.

 However, there was no stopping the 18-year old Ulsterman this morning and he ran out a convincing winner, dropping his opponent with a sweet left in a neutral corner in the third en route to victory.

 Speaking after the final, Burnett, who had Jim Moore and Jimmy Payne working his corner and who is coached by Gerry Storey at the Holy Family BC, said he was thrilled.

"It's a dream come true for me.I couldn't believe the level of support I got from the Irish fans this morning. They really made themselves heard and it was a great boost as it was tough in there.

"I'm thrilled with the win," added the first ever boxing champion at the Youth Olympics.

 The 48Kg clash between Burnett and Alizida was the first  boxing final  in Singapore this morning. 

 Youth Olympics Q/Final August 21st Singapore

48kg – Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Vadzim Kirylenka (Belarus) 12-0

75kg – Joe Ward (Ireland) lost to Damien Hooper (Australia) 2-4

August 22nd S/Final 

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Zohidion Hoorboyev (Uzbekistan) 2-1

 August 25th Final

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Salman Alizida (Azerbaijan) 13-6

Irish squad

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Holy Family, Belfast)

75Kg: Joe Ward (Moate, Westmeath)

Coaches: Jim Moore & Jimmy Payne

 

 GOOD LUCK TO THE NORTHERN IRELAND BOXING TEAM AS THEY PREPARE FOR THEIR DEPARTURE TO THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES, NEW DELHI, INDIA ON MONDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER.  

 

 

 

COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAM PROFILE:

                                                            

Boxer:   Paddy Barnes                Boxer: Michael Conlon              Boxer: Tyrone Mc Cullagh           

Weight: 49KG                             Weight: 52KG                                 Weight: 56KG                                   

Club: Holy Family G-G                Club: St. John Bosco                         Club: Illies G-G                                 

Coach: Gerry Storey                  Coach:  John Conlon                          Coach: Stephen Friel                     

Ulster Elite Champion, 2010          Ulster Elite Champion 2010               Ulster Elite Finalist                          

Olympic Bronze Medalist 2008    Gold Medalist Arafura Games 2009       National Elite Champion 2010

European  Elite Champion 2010                                                           European Elite Bronze Medalist 2010

 

                                                                               

Boxer: Mark O Hara           Boxer: Stephen Donnelly             Boxer: Paddy Gallagher                                

Weight: 60KG                    Weight: 64kg                              Weight: 69kg                                                     

Club: Holy Trinity              Club: All Saints                             Club: Gleann                                     

Coach: Michael Hawkins       Coach: Gerry Hamill                  Coach: Gerard Mc Manus

Ulster Elite Champion 2010     Ulster Elite Champion 2010         Ulster Elite Finalist 2010

                                      Gold Medalist  Arafura Games

                                 

Boxer: Eamonn O Kane                 Boxer: Tommy Mc Carthy                      Boxer: Steven Ward

Weight: 75kg                                Weight: 81kg                                          Weight: 91KG                   

Club: Immaculata                         Club: Oliver Plunkett                               Club: Monkstown

Coach: Gerard Nugent                  Coach: Patsy Mc Allister                          Coach: Paul Johnston

Ulster Elite Champion 2010           Ulster Elite Champion 2010              Gold Medalist Arafura Games 2009

European Bronze Medalist 2008    National Elite Finalist 2010                                 

Commonwealth C’ships Gold 2007    World Youth Bronze Medalist 2007

Commonwealth C’ships Silver 2005         

Commonwealth C’ships Bronze 2003      

               

  Head Coach: Stephen Friel, Club: Illies G-G                          

  Assistant Coach: Michael Hawkins, Club: Holy Trinity

ULSTER BOXERS TO THE FORE IN FRANCE

    Ireland's Christine Gargan and Katie Rowland had to settle for silver from the 2nd European Youth & Junior Championships finals in Calais, France.

An Ulster quartet bag four medals at the 2nd European Youth and Junior Womens Championships in France.

Nicole Meli, Michaela Walsh and Sarah Close were on the medal podium for the bronze medals with  Christine Gargan claiming the silver. Gargan, from the St Georges BC in Belfast, was beaten 12-1 by Svetlana Dmitrieva of Russia in the 46Kg Junior final.

Geesala BC flyweight Rowland, a five time Irish champion, was agonisingly edged out on a razor thin 10-9 count-back by Russia's  Victoriya Kuleshava following a 4-4 tie in the 51Kg Youth final.   

Nicole Meli, Mikela Walsh, Sarah Close and Clare Grace all claimed bronze at the tournament to ensure that  Ireland's 10-strong squad secured a very impressive haul of six medals from France.

 

 

 

 

Ulster Intermediate Championships Finals 12th November.

Punters were treated to an excellent nights boxing with 13 finals down for decision at the Dockers Club venue.

The Immaculata ABC claimed 5 of the 13 titles up for grabs - At flyweight Gavin Mc Comb earned the first title with his brother Dean taking the bantam weight title in a closely fought contest with Holy Trinitys Michael Hawkins. This victory also earned Dean the John Creaney belt for the Best Boxer of the championshps.  In the feather weight division John Meli edged a close decision over Belfast Kronks Eddie Nesbitt.  Eamonn Magees tight defence proved difficult for Twin-Towns Paul Kelly and Magee made it 4 for the Mac club.  The Women light-welter final got the best reception of the night with Eastsides Carly Mc Naul and Eireann Nugent from the Immaculata. Nugent brought the tally of titles to 5 for the Immaculata club.

Cairn Lodges Michael Smyth claimed the welterweight title over Keadys Brian Duffy. In the light middle clash Eddie Mc Donagh, Letterkenny forced a third round stoppage over his opponent Kenneth Rodgers, All Blacks.

The super heavyweight final was an exciting affair with the Dockers, Declan Mc Cullough against Shane Molloy, Dungloe.  The Dungloe man had a decision over Mc Cullough in the Ulster Intermediate Novice finals in September.  This time around Mc Cullough was taking nothing forgranted with a convincing 3rd round stoppage over Molloy.

 

 

 

XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES, NEW DELHI, INDIA 2010

 

Nine boxers left for the Games in Delhi and five retuned with medals, an incredible achievement for the squad, coached by Stephen Friel and Mickey Hawkins

The nine boxers were Paddy Barnes (Gold medal winner, 49kg, Holy Family ABC), Eamon O’Kane (Gold, 75kg, Immaculata ABC), Patrick Gallagher (Gold, 69kg, Gleann ABC), Tommy McCarthy (Silver, 81kg, St Oliver Plunkett ABC), Steven Ward (Silver, 91kg, Monkstown ABC), Michael Conlan (St John Bosco, 52kg), Tyrone McCullagh (56kg, Illies ABC), Mark O’Hara (60kg, Holy Trinity ABC) and Steven Donnelly (64kg, All Saints). 

 

A list that will remain in the history books as the most-successful ever Northern Ireland squad at an international competition.  

 

   

                                                                               ULSTER ELITE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS

                                          OLYMPIC DREAM IS GETTING CLOSE – R.

As Ulster’s Elite boxers prepare for the weigh-ins on Sunday 23^rd the challenge to defend or indeed win that illustrious Ulster title begins at the Donegal Celtic Football club and will end at the renowned home of Ulster boxing – the Ulster Hall on Thursday 3^rd February.

European Youth and Junior Bronze medallist – Sarah Close will contest her first Elite championship.   A member of the Abbey ABC in Bangor, at the early age of 13 years Sarah boxed an exhibition bout in the Ulster Hall but intends to return to the venue for the Ulster finals.  The dream is certainly getting closer – and I am delighted that Women’s Boxing has finally got the recognition it deserves.  I have gained a great deal of experience over the last few years having competed at two European Youth and Junior championships in Bulgaria and recently in France.  I also represented Ulster against Canada in Canada in September last year.

Ulster Boxing Council President – Paul Mc Mahon says that the Ulster championship is the platform from which Ulster’s boxer’s progress onto the Nationals and the next few weeks will be very important for our boxers particularly with the Europeans in Dublin in June and then the Worlds which will be a qualifying event for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.  The President is confident that following the success of the Northern Ireland boxers in Delhi at the Commonwealth Games, Ulster boxing is in a very healthy position ‘we have a terrific panel of youth and junior boxers in a development programme’. 

The Council is indebted to the generosity of the Cairn Lodge ABC, St. Agnes ABC, Toome ABC, Clonoe ABC, Ring ABC and the many other clubs around the province who support us with the promotion and development of our young boxers.  We are pleased that Sport Northern Ireland is associated with Ulster Boxing and their support is invaluable. 

 

Tickets for the Finals £10.00 to £25.00 and are available from:

Ulster Hall, Bedford St. Tel: 02890 334455

Belfast Boxing Equipment, Unit 21 Smithfield Market, Belfast Tel: 02890 322766

Fairdeal Mace, Andersonstown Rd. Tel: 07713622353

S. S Moore Ltd, 6 – 10 Chichester St. Tel: 02890 322966

 

 Fryers – A winning experience              Photo courtsey of Declan Roughan -Irish News

Immaculataclubman and teenager – James Fryers claimed his first Ulster Elite title witha tremendous display of defence and scoring withgood shots in a close lightweight final with Mark O Hara.  Fryers won 4-3 and was also awarded the Most Improved Young Boxer of the championships.  In another close encounter at bantamweight, Immaculata’s Ryan Lindberg claimed his sixth ulster title from a cracking final on a score of 9-8.   At 22 – Lindberg is a veteran on ulster finals nights, he is one of the most dedicated boxers, but full credit must go to Holy Trinity’s Sean Mc Comb who produced a fantastic display and no doubt will be a serious contender for the future. 

St. Paul’s flyweight, Declan Milligan caused an upset by defeating reigning champion Michael Conlon by 6 points to 3. 

 

The welterweight final saw the clash of ‘Champions’, Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Patrick Gallagher set out his stall against defending champion William Mc Laughlin. This was the one the crowd certainly enjoyed with Mc Laughlin’s sharp style and accurate punching proving too much for the gallant Gallagher.  Mc Laughlin forced Gallagher to a standing eight count at the start of round 2 and from that there was no doubt that Mc Laughlin’s firepower would secure him his third ulster title with an impressive score of 15-3. 

 The victory left no doubt in the minds of the Ulster Boxing Council to name Mc Laughlin as the Best Boxer of the Championships.

 

 

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 Ulster to challenge the Scottish  

 

From the excitement of the Ulster 9 counties finals, a selection of youth and junior boxers was confirmed to travel to Edinburgh, Scotland on Friday 21^st to compete at the Meadowbank Sports Centre on Saturday 22^nd starting a 1.30pm.

Ulster President – Paul Mc Mahon informed ‘the council hopes that this will form the basis of an International exchange programme for the development of our young boxers’.  A lot of planning and thought has went into this and through the good work of Scottish Youth Coach – Mike Keane we intend to continue with this level of competition.  There are many young prospects in Ulster boxing and the council will endeavour to secure competition for as many as possible.

1996 - 36kg Darryl Moran Illies G-G, 39kg Padraig Mackle Toome, 40kg Emmet Maginn Townlands, 42kg Jason Mc Kay Canal, 48kg Darren Pollock St. Agnes, 50kg Neil Mc Clurkin Holy Trinity, 50kg Chris Durning Dunfanaghy, 54kg Gerard Callaghan 1995 - 46kg Kurt Walker Canal, 52kg Sean Higginson St. Agnes, 1994 57kg Stephen Mulholland St. Malachys, 57kg Robert Preece St. John Bosco Newry. 1993 Enda Kennedy Toome, Elite 60kg James Fryers, 75kg Alfredo Meli Immaculata.  Coaches – Alfredo Meli Immaculata and Dominic Mc Cafferty Convoy.  Referee / Judge James Mc Carron Carrigart, Judge Tommy Mc Gowan Dromore.

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