IABA TV caught up with each of IRELAND’s 8 OLYMPIC BOXERS over the last number of days to hear their thoughts and views on what lies ahead in Rio and to talk about their preparation ahead of the games. FULL INTERVIEWS will be available on the IABA YOUTUBE Channel over the coming days.‪#‎Olympians‬ ‪#‎Preparation‬ ‪#‎Belief‬ ‪#‎Performance‬ ‪#‎Success‬‪#‎Champs‬

Ireland completed their final Irish training session ahead of Rio with Russia yesterday. The 8 Strong Team have left no stone unturned in their final preparations and are ready for the ‪#‎GoldRush‬

Michael Conlan in final Sparring Session

Davy Oliver Joyce Working the Pads

Katie Taylor and Sparring Partner

Russian Coaches

World Champion Michael Conlan working Pads with Head Coach Zaru Antia

Paddy Barnes Sparring

Coach John Conlan giving Instruction to his son Michael and Paddy Barnes

Stephen Donnelly with Sparring Partners

Team Ireland for Rio Olympic Games

Ireland v England

The IABA is delighted to announce a Schoogirl International between Ireland and England which is set to take place next Friday, 15th July in the National Stadium @ 7.30pm.

Weigh is at 1-2pm in the Ringside Club and boxers most bring their boxing record books.

This historic event is the very first schoolgirl International Ireland have hosted and will consist of Ireland’s top female boxing talent who were born in the years 2002 & 2003 against a very strong England team which consists of 10 boxers, 3 coaches and a R&J.

RUNNING ORDER

                       (Red Corner)                                                           (Blue Corner)

                        IRELAND                                           V                     ENGLAND

2003

1. 40KG BREDA QUILLIGAN (RATHKEALE BC)              V          ALEX BROWN
2. 46KG CHLOE GABRIEL (MULHUDDART BC)             V          MARIA EDWARDS

2002

3. 44KG SAOIRSE MORRISEY (SETANTA BC)                V          GAYNOR FRENCH
4. 48KG MEGAN LEHANE (RYLANE BC)                         V          SAMEENAH TOUISSANT
5. 50KG CHLOE MC DAID (ILLIES G-G BC)                   V           JESSICA PATTISON
6. 50KG LINDA DESMOND (RYLANE BC)                      V           SOPHIE MORTON
7. 52KG ZOE MC GLONE (EMERALD BC)                      V           JUDE ENGLISH
8. 54KG REBECCA TOUHEY (ESKER BC)                       V           DANIELLE MARSHALL
9. 57KG CHARLIE HORGAN (RYSON BC)                      V           BROOK EATON
10. 63KG KEISHA ATWELL (ENNIS BC)                           V           EMILY ASQUITH

TICKETS  AVAILABLE ON DOOR:

€5 for Children under 14 and €10 for Adults

CLUB DEALS also available – 20 entry for €60 (T’s and C’s Apply)

Contact Sally@iaba.ie to reserve space 

IABA FANZONE

FANS CHOICE – Tomorrow, Friday 8th July, IABA TV will be interviewing Ireland’s 8 Rio bound Olympic boxers during their final preparation training camp with Russia in the Institute of Sport.

We are offering FANS & SUPPORTERS a unique OPPORTUNITY TO ASK THEIR FAVOURITE question which will will put to the boxers.

Simply, go to our facebook page and thread and the Ask your question below in the COMMENT BOX.

The Top 5 questions with the Greatest number of LIKES and best content will be put to Team Ireland tomorrow.

Michael Conlan chats to IABA TV

Catch up with all the action from Ireland versus Russia in the test exhibition bouts from the National Stadium on Friday night, 1st July. No scores were taken in the 3 x 3 minute rounds. 5 of Ireland’s Rio bound Olympians took part including World Champion Michael Barnes and WSB Champion Paddy Barnes.

CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW to View all 10 Bouts on IABATV Channel