NATIONAL JUNIOR CADET CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Boxing resumes at the National Junior Cadet Championships on Friday evening next at the National Stadium in Dublin.

The semi-finals commence at 7pm at the home of Irish boxing.

Note – Athletes only weigh-in again on the day of their finals on Friday, June 23rd.

National Junior Cadet Championships National Stadium Dublin

June 16th

S/Finals (7pm)

31kg John Donohue (St Michaels Athy) V Michael Connors (Cherry Orchard)
35kg Christopher McEvoy (Donore) V Martin Collins (Drimnagh)
35kg Michael Stokes (Dealgan) V Tiernan O’Neill (St Pauls Ant)
37kg Cian O’Toole (St Davids Naas) V Connor McCrory (Townland)
37kg Sean Loughlin (Esker) V Scott Fay (Dublin Docklands)
38.5kg William Faulkner (Rathkeale) V Bryce Collins (East Down)
38.5kg Michael O’ Donoghue (St Michaels Athy) V Michael Maughan (Olympic)
40kg Daniel Fox (Arklow) V Patrick Maughan (Crumlin)
40kg Brooklyn Saunder (Ballybough) V Cale Brennan (St Michaels Athy)
41.5kg Jake Charles (Mullingar Elite) V Davy O’Neill (Charleville)
41.5kg Jake Ward (Darndale) V Rory Hargaton (Carrickmre)
43kg Ryan Squire (Monkstown Dublin) V Tommy McDonagh (Olympic)
43kg Corey Byrne Dunbar (St Aidans) v Michael Lambe (St Conleths)
44.5kg Cahir Gormley (Maydown) V Suffie Edris (Monkstown Dub)
44.5kg Ewan Donnelly (Midleton) V Patrick Carthy (St Marys Dublin)
46kg Charlie Corcoran (Carrickmore) V Harris Crowley (Erne)
46kg Patrick Sweeney (Olympic) V Jimmy Donovan (OLOL)
48kg James McDonagh (St Pauls Water) V Charlie Maughan (Avona)
48kg Daniel Waugh (Rathfirland) V Ronan O’Reilly (St John Bosco)

June 17th

S/Finals (11am)

50kg Conall Treanor (Delagan) V Thomas King (Avona)
50kg Martin McCullough (Gleann) V Patrick Donovan (Olympic)
52kg Cain Lewis (Ballymun) V Michael McCarthy (Mayfield)
52kg Andrew Sweeney (St Patricks Domahair) V Arthur McDonagh (Sparticus)
54kg William McCarthy (Mayfield) V Sean Roche (Donore)
56kg Joseph Hutchinson (Neilstown) V Charlie Ward (Olympic)
56kg Michael Ward (Johnstown) V James Whelan (Dublin Docklands)
59kg Luka Gureshidze (Togher) V Sam Davey (Townland)
62kg Willie McDonagh (Olympic) V Brian O’Donovan (Charleville)
62kg Joshua Olaniyan (Jobstown) v Danny McHugh (Two Castles)
65kg Dillon Maher (Castlebar) V Aaron McElligot (Cashen Vale)
65kg Mark Duffy (Charleston) V Curtis Darcy (Callan)
72kg Sean Trant (Glasthule) V Nathan Taylor (St Carthages)
72kg Patrick Daly (Ballyhaunis) V Sean Walsh (Trojan)
80kg Jordan Ward (Bay City) V John McDonagh (St Annes)
90kg Nojus Ivanauskas (Clane) V Thomas McDonnell (Crumlin)

June 10th

Q/Finals

38.5kg Bryce Collins (East Down) beat Harry Hanna (Townland) 5-0
38.5kg Michael O’Donoghue (St Michaels Athy) beat Jake Daly (Castlebar) 5-0
38.5kg Michael Maughan (Olympic) beat Wayne Joyce (Esker) 5-0
40kg Cale Brennan (St Michaels Athy) beat Thomas Brolly (St Johns Derry) 5-0
41.5kg Jake Charles (Mullingar Elite) beat Willie Casey (Rathkeale) 5-0
41.5kg Davy O’Neill (Charleville) beat John Keenan (Brian Dillons) 5-0
41.5kg Jake Ward (Darndale) beat Caolan Fennell (St Pauls Antrim) 3-2
41.5kg Rory Hargaton (Carrickmre) beat Tom O’Donnell (Ballymun) 4-1
43kg Ryan Squire (Monkstown Dublin) W/O
43kg Tommy McDonagh (Olympic) beat Oran Carton (Maydown) 3-2
43kg Corey Byrne Dunbar (St Aidans) beat Rocky McDonagh (Sparticus) 4-1
43kg Michael Lambe (St Conleths) beat Charlie Whelan (Crumlin) 3-2
44.5kg Suffie Edris (Monkstown Dub) beat Stephen McCarthy (Charleville) 3-2
44.5kg Ewan Donnelly (Midleton) beat Eimhin McCormack (Arklow) 3-2
44.5kg Patrick Carthy (St Marys Dublin) beat Jack Neary (Castlebar) 3-2
50kg Conall Treanor (Delagan) beat Lewis Brophy (Ballybaugh) TKO2
50kg Thomas King (Avona) beat Oisin Treacy (Liberty) TKO3
50kg Martin McCullough (Gleann) beat Peter Convery (St Johns Derry) 4-1
50kg Patrick Donovan (Olympic) beat Thomas Conroy (Crumlin) 5-0
56kg Joseph Hutchinson (Neilstown) beat David Doyle (Thurles) 4-1
56kg Charlie Ward (Olympic) bat Christy Mongan (Sparticus) 4-1
56kg Michael Ward (Johnstown) beat Darragh Reddan (St Davids Naas) 4-1
56kg James Whelan (Dublin Docklands) beat Taylor Guiney (Drimnagh) 5-0

June 9th

Q/Finals and Prelims

46kg Patrick Sweeney (Olympic) beat James Desmond (Bantry) 5-0
46kg Jimmy Donovan (O.L.O.L.) beat Owen Moore (Arklow) 4-1
48kg James McDonagh (St Pauls Water) beat Daniel Keogh (Liberty) 5-0
48kg Charlie Maughan (Avona) beat Corey Flanagan (St Agnes) 5-0
48kg Daniel Waugh (Rathfirland) beat David Sweeney (Sligo City) 5-0
48kg Ronan O’Reilly (St John Bosco Newry) beat Cian Kelly (Cherry Orchard) 5-0
50kg Oisin Treacy (Liberty) beat Martin Collins (Darndale) 5-0
50kg Thomas King (Avona) beat John Fay (Bracken) 3-2
50kg Martin McCullough (Gleann) beat James McDonagh (St Marys Dublin) 5-0
50kg Peter Convery (St Johns Derry) beat Tiarnan Glennon (St Josephs Derry) 4-1
50kg Thomas Conroy (Crumlin) beat Eamon Maughan (Cavan) 5-0
50kg Patrick Donovan (Olympic) beat Paul Hutchinson (Birr) 5-0
52kg Cain Lewis (Ballymun) beat Jamie Doyle (Gilford) 5-0
52kg Michael McCarthy (Mayfield) beat Colm McCann (St Agnes) 4-1
52kg Andrew Sweeney (St Patricks Domahair) beat Jake Colleran (St Carthages) 5-0
52kg Arthur McDonagh (Sparticus) beat William Collins (Darndale) TKO3
56kg Taylor Guiney (Drimnagh) W/O
62kg Joshua Olaniyan (Jobstown) beat Feidhlim Behan (Kilcullen) 5-0
62kg Danny McHugh (Two Castles) beat Peter Maughan (Ballyhaunis) 5-0

TWO EXTRA WEIGHTS FOR WOMEN AT OLYMPICS

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Katie Taylor celebrates winning gold at London 2012

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has noted the June 9th decision of the International Olympic Committee in relation to extra weights for women at the Olympic Games.

Female boxing, which, courtesy of Katie Taylor, delivered Ireland’s only Olympic gold medal in all sports this century, has earned two extra weights – feather and welter – for Tokyo 2020.

The sport was restricted to three weights – fly, light and middle – at the last two Olympics after making its debut at London 2012.

Men will compete at eight weights at Tokyo 2020, a drop of two weights.

The AIBA are expected to confirm which weights will be dropped for men in July.

AIBA statement

“AIBA has taken note of the IOC Executive Board decision of 9 June in pursuit of greater gender equality at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and the resultant changes to the Olympic Boxing Tournament that will see 8 men’s and 5 women’s weight categories contested. Boxing is one of the Summer Olympic sport that are a part of this gender-balancing process, a key element of the Olympic Agenda 2020, however there will be no drop in the total number of our athletes competing in Tokyo 2020 compared with Rio 2016. AIBA is proud of the central role it has played in developing women’s boxing and its introduction to the Olympic programme at London 2012, which saw the first gold medals awarded to the superb champions Nicola Adams, Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields, and fully supports the move towards gender equality. AIBA’s next step is to convene the expertise of its relevant Commissions in the coming days and open discussions regarding the optimum ways of adapting the competition structure to incorporate these changes. The Commissions’ findings will then be presented to the AIBA Executive Committee at its annual meeting in late July.”

DAY 2 RESULTS – NATIONAL JUNIOR CADETS

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Please scroll down for Day 2 results and corresponding draws from the National Junior Championships at Dublin’s National Stadium.

Boxing resumes next weekend with the semi-finals of the tournament.

Athletes only weigh-in again on the day of the finals, Friday June 23rd.

Weigh-in times – 8am to 9am and 12pm to 1pm at the National Stadium.

National Junior Cadet Championships National Stadium Dublin

June 10th

Q/Finals (2pm)

June 9th

Q/Finals and Prelims

June 16th

S/Finals (7pm)

June 17th

S/Finals (11am)

NATIONAL JUNIOR CADETS – DAY 1 RESULTS

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Please scroll down for tonight’s results and corresponding draws from the National Junior Cadet Championships at the National Stadium.

Boxing resumes at 2pm tomorrow.

National Junior Cadet Championships National Stadium Dublin

June 9th

Q/Finals and Prelims (7pm)

June 10th

Q/Finals (2pm)

38.5kg Harry Hanna (Townland) V Bryce Collins (East Down)
38.5kg Michael Donohue (St Michaels Athy) V Jake Daly (Castlebar)
38.5kg Michael Maughan (Olympic) V Wayne Joyce (Esker)
40kg Kyle Brennan (St Michaels Athy) V Thomas Brolly (St Johns Derry)
41.5kg Jake Charles (Mullingar Elite) V Willie Casey (Rathkeale)
41.5kg John Keenan (Brian Dillons) V Davy O’Neill (Charleville)
41.5kg Caolan Fennell (St Pauls Antrim) V Jake Ward (Darndale)
41.5kg Rory Hargaton (Carrickmre) V Tom O’Donnell (Ballymun)
43kg Troy Norman (Cherry Orchard) V Ryan Squire (Monkstown Dublin)
43kg Oran Carton (Maydown) V Tommy McDonagh (Olympic)
43kg Rocky McDonagh (Sparticus) V Corey Byrne Dunbar (St Aidans)
43kg Michael Lambe (St Conleths) V Charlie Whelan (Crumlin)
44.5kg Stephen McCarthy (Charleville) V Suffie Edris (Monkstown Dub)
44.5kg Ewan Donnelly (Midleton) V Eimhin McCormack (Arklow)
44.5kg Jack Neary (Castlebar) V Patrick Carthy (St Marys Dublin)
50kg Lewis Brophy (Ballybaugh) V Conall Treanor (Delagan)
50kg Oisin Treacy (Liberty) V Thomas King (Avona)
50kg Martin McCullough (Gleann) V Peter Convery (St Johns Derry)
50kg Thomas Conroy (Crumlin) V Patrick Donovan (Olympic)
56kg David Doyle (Thurles) V Joseph Hutchinson (Neilstown)
56kg Charlie Ward (Olympic) V Christy Mongan (Sparticus)
56kg Michael Ward (Johnstown) V Darragh Reddan (St Davids Naas)
56kg James Whelan (Dublin Docklands) V Taylor Guiney (Drimnagh)

June 16th

S/Finals (7pm)

31kg John Donohue (St Michaels Athy) V Michael Connors (Cherry Orchard)
35kg Christopher McEvoy (Donore) V Martin Collins (Drimnagh)
35kg Michael Stokes (Dealgan) V Tiernan O’Neill (St Pauls Ant)
37kg Cian O’Toole (St Davids Naas) V Connor McCrory (Townland)
37kg Sean Loughlin (Esker) V Scott Fay (Dublin Docklands)
38.5kg William Faulkner (Rathkeale) V Winner
38.5kg Winner V Winner
40kg Daniel Fox (Arklow) V Patrick Maughan (Crumlin)
40kg Brooklyn Saunder (Ballybough) V Winner
41.5kg Winner V Winner
41.5kg Winner V Winner
43kg Winner V Winner
43kg Winner V Winner
44.5kg Cahir Gormley (Maydown) V Winner
44.5kg Winner V Winner
46kg Charlie Corcoran (Carrickmore) V Harris Crowley (Erne)
46kg Patrick Sweeney (Olympic) V Jimmy Donovan (OLOL)
48kg James McDonagh (St Pauls Water) V Charlie Maughan (Avona)
48kg Daniel Waugh (Rathfirland) V Ronan O’Reilly (St John Bosco)

June 17th

S/Finals (11am)

50kg Winner V Winner
50kg Winner V Winner
52kg Cain Lewis (Ballymun) V Michael McCarthy (Mayfield)
52kg Andrew Sweeney (St Patricks Domahair) V Arthur McDonagh (Sparticus)
54kg William McCarthy (Mayfield) V Sean Roche (Donore)
56kg Winner V Winner
56kg Winner V Winner
59kg Luka Gureshidze (Togher) V Sam Davey (Townland)
62kg Willie McDonagh (Olympic) V Brian O’Donovan (Charleville)
62kg Joshua Olaniyan (Jobstown) v Danny McHugh (Two Castles)
65kg Dillon Maher (Castlebar) V Aaron McElligot (Cashen Vale)
65kg Mark Duffy (Charleston) V Curtis Darcy (Callan)
72kg Sean Trant (Glasthule) V Nathan Taylor (St Carthages)
72kg Patrick Daly (Ballyhaunis) V Sean Walsh (Trojan)
80kg Jordan Ward (Bay City) V John McDonagh (St Annes)
90kg Nojus Ivanauskas (Clane) V Thomas McDonnell (Crumlin)

IABA BOARD OF DIRECTORS STATEMENT

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STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE IABA

The Board of Directors of the IABA were disappointed to learn of the selective leaking to the media of a letter from IABA President Pat Ryan to Chairman Joe Christle dated 6^th June but not received by the Chairman until June 7^th.

The Board have been frustrated that the significant challenges the IABA has faced in its efforts to bring the governance of the organisation into line with best practice for modern day sporting organisations has been played out in the media. We have always been aware that some of the proposed changes may prove difficult to accept for people within the sport, as they have for other organisations making similar changes.

We are particularly conscious and want to acknowledge the positive impact of the many volunteers within the IABA who have given significant time and commitment to the sport which, we are all passionate about and without whom boxing could simply not be delivered.

In light however of the selective leaking of that letter we do now feel obliged to address some of the issues contained therein. It is not our intention to make any further comment until after the next meeting of the Board of Directors to be held June 14^th.

Rule Book

It is recognised by the Board and the Central Council that the current Rule Book is not fit for purpose for a modern sporting organisation with aspirations to deliver not only international success but also ensure the future development of Irish boxing.

The Board of Directors and the Central Council were not however able to agree on the contents of a new Rule Book. At a meeting of the Board, at which the President was present in November 2016, it was agreed unanimously to appoint an independent expert, Sarah O’Shea to draft a Rule Book. This decision was unanimously reaffirmed at a meeting of the Board in January 2017 at which the President was also in attendance.

The draft prepared by Sarah O’Shea has been finished since the middle of March. Despite, a number of requests to meet with members of Central Council on the new Rule Book have not made themselves available to meet.

It had been the intention of the Board of Directors once a draft was agreed with Central Council representatives to hold explanatory meetings with the wider IABA membership to outline the proposed changes and why they were considered necessary. This would have been an integral part of similar processes adopted by other sporting organisations when making similar changes.

However, in light of the deadline imposed by Sport Ireland as a key stakeholder and principal funder the Board feel they have no choice given their legal duty to protect the viability of the organisation to propose a Rule Book to give effect to changes to include the Rio recommendations for adoption at a meeting to be held on June 14^th next.

It is our intention if the Rule Book is adopted to then hold the explanatory workshops around the country on these and further changes that are likely to be required in order to bring the IABA governance fully into line with best practice of good governance in sport.

The IABA CEO, Fergal Carruth has played a key role in ensuring that a draft Rule Book has been prepared and to suggest that he has sought to inhibit the process in any way is simply untrue.

Changes will also be required to the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the IABA. These are also being reviewed by Sarah O’Shea and will need to be considered in the light of any new Rule Book and Company Law requirements.

Team Selection

One of the main areas of contention has been the method for selecting international teams. Sport Ireland and the Minister have both indicated their strong belief that this should be within the remit of the High Performance Director albeit with the support of a High Performance Advisory Group.

This was also one of the recommendations of the review into boxing at the Rio Olympic Games conducted by independent expert Brian McNiece of Kotinos Partners which, the Board resolved to implement in full and was incorporated into our strategic plan published in December. The IABA President was present and indeed, spoke at the launch of that plan and specifically spoke in support of both the appointment of a High Performance Director and the Advisory Group.

The President informed the Company Secretary in January that he would bring the Rio Review to Central Council and revert as soon as possible. No update has yet to be received.

The Rio Review, including that of the performance of boxing, was published by Sport Ireland in April 2017 and has since been publicly available.

In relation to the selection of the Irish Team for the European Championships High Performance Director, Bernard Dunne did outline that he regarded the reigning National Champion Martin Keenan as his number one Super Heavyweight but recommended that a box off be held to determine the final selection.

Alleged Meeting of the Board of Directors on March 27th

Company Law requires reasonable notice of any meeting of the Board of Directors to be given to all Directors entitled to attend. No notice of the alleged meeting on March 27^th was given to other Directors with the company secretary having specifically notified the other Directors in writing that a Board meeting would not be taking place. It is our view which is supported by legal advice that this meeting was therefore not properly convened.

At no time in advance of that meeting did any of the individuals who attended convey to the Company Secretary that there was still an issue surrounding the office of Chairman. Legal advice on the term of office of the Chairman had been received from the IABA solicitors Daly Galvin in March 2017 and circulated to the Board resolving the issue.

Tenure of the Chairman

Article 60 of the IABA Memorandum & Articles of Association (the “M&A”) provides that the Chairman shall hold office for a period of 3 years with a maximum period of 6 years. Joe Christle was appointed Chairman in August 2014 and remains the Chairman of the IABA. The President acknowledged that Joe Christle is the Chairman at a meeting with Sport Ireland and the Minister for Sport on Wednesday 31^st May.

The provisions of the Rule Book regarding terms of office for individuals on Central Council are an entirely separate matter and have nothing to do with terms of office for the Directors of the Company which are governed by the M&A. Indeed, legal advice indicates that if there were/was ever a conflict between the two it is the M&A that takes precedence.

Funding

The Board of Directors recognise that boxing simply could not survive without the incredible work of our many volunteers. There is also no doubt that the international success our sport has enjoyed over many years is attributable in no small way to the fantastic work of so many at a grassroots level in our 379 clubs right around the country.

However, to say that our Provinces, County Boards and clubs do not benefit from Sport Ireland funding is incorrect. The core funding received from Sport Ireland does assist in the funding of our administrative staff but the presence of a full time executive is now standard if not essential for national sporting organisations many of which the IABA looks to benchmark itself against.

Indeed, it is likely that the levels of funding would be significantly lower if the IABA did not have a full time executive as a review of the Sport Ireland annual grant allocation to National Governing Bodies of Sport demonstrates. This funding also goes someway to supporting the day to day management of the National Boxing Stadium that provides another valuable source of income for the association.

Our clubs benefit from the support and assistance of the staff in particular the development officers who work closely with the clubs, the work done with Coaching Ireland around coaching qualifications, the support to members around the Code of Ethics on the participation of Children in Sport, capital grant applications not to mention the on-going liaison with Sport Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland. In addition, it is simply not realistic to think that a High Performance Programme can deliver success on the international stage without a dedicated and specialised team and support personnel given the demands and competitive nature of elite sport.

Our clubs have also received significant capital investment from Government not to mention the €1 million in equipment grants in 2010 and a further €150,000 in 2014 that has greatly benefited many clubs. Clubs have also received OSCAR grants and other funding from Local Sports Partnerships and City Councils. There is no doubt that all of these sources of funding will be put in jeopardy unless the IABA is regarded as complying with the best practice of good governance in sport.

The reality is that 85% of our annual income is derived at present through Government funding and therefore, any withdrawal of these funding streams does present a real threat to the viability of the sport. Maintaining good relationships with Government at both national and local levels is in the best interests of the IABA, its Central Council, Provincial Councils, County Board, Clubs and the sport of boxing.

Central Council

The Board of Directors are pleased that the Central Council will now meet on Saturday 10^th June. We can confirm that a delegation from Central Council have been invited to attend the Board Meeting on June 14^th and we very much hope that they will attend.