ULSTER HP WIN 2 GOLD, 3 SILVER AND 1 BRONZE IN RUSSIA

Squad in Russia today

Squad in Russia today.

The Ulster High Performance side will be bringing home two gold, three silver and one bronze from the Rostov Youth tournament in Russia.

Edgar Vuskans and Anthony Johnston both won their finals today against Russian opposition to finish on top of the 60kg and 69kg podiums.

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But Liam Glennon, Barry McReynolds and Kane Tucker, also competing against Russian opponents, had to settle for silver on an afternoon of contrasting fortunes for the team 126 miles northeast of Moscow. read more

ULSTER HIGH PERFORMANCE IN ACTION IN RUSSIAN FINALS TODAY

Ulster HP side in Rostove this morning

Ulster HP side in Rostov this morning.

The Ulster High Performance squad,also pictured below,will be aiming for a high five in Russia this afternoon.

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Liam Glennon, Barry McReynolds, Edgar Vuskans, Anthony Johnston and Kane Tucker are between the ropes versus Russian opponents in Rostov, 126 miles northeast of Moscow.

The Youth tournament, also featuring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and Regional sides, concludes today. read more

REBEL COUNTY HONOURS ITS LEGENDS

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It was a proud and emotional day for the Hyde and Martin families in Cork this afternoon after two plaques were unveiled on the famed Boxing Wall in Bishop Lucey Park in honour of Paddy “The Champ” Martin and Tommy “The Prince” Hyde.

Both families in were in the Park for an event organised by the Cork Ex Boxers Association. Hundreds attended the superbly organised ceremony. read more

CORK BOXING TO HONOUR GREATS

Cork's World Junior silver medallist Eamer Coughlan

Cork’s AIBA World Junior silver medallist Eamer Coughlan.

CORK boxing is gearing up to honour its champions past and present at a spectacular extravaganza in Bishop Lucey Park tomorrow, September 10th.

The ceremony begins at 12 noon.

Seventy years of Cork boxing will be celebrated with the unveiling of plaques on the Boxing Wall to Tommy Hyde, who won an Irish Senior title in 1946, and Paddy “The Champ” Martin, father of current Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin. read more