The Esker All Female Box Cup, founded and managed by Esker Boxing Club, Dublin, returns this October after a 2 year hiatus.
Entries to the competition, one of the largest for female boxers in the world, opened two days ago. The club reports that over 120 boxers have already been registered, from clubs in Ireland, England, Canada.
Dates – Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2022
Venue – Coláiste Phádraig CBS Sports Hall, Lucan, Dublin.
8 Best Boxer Belts will be awarded, including the Olive Keogh Best Overall Boxer and Sean Carton Best Irish Boxer .The most successful team wins The Paddy Hyland Cup, which is currently held by Togher BC, Cork.
Clubs can register their boxers here
Competition arrangements:
1 Enter your boxers at the weight you hope to box them at. Boxers are grouped in groups of 2, 3 or 4 with the closest boxers in age, weight and experience. It is a matched draw, not an open one to enhance every boxers chances and safety. Boxers only box at the weight they weigh in at the official weigh in on Friday 14th October 2022 from 4pm to 7pm. We may have an additional weigh in on the Thursday depending on entries.
2 The entry fee for boxers is €25, this non negotiable and only payable at the official weigh in. All competing boxers receive a tournament medal and certificate.
3 There will be all appropriate medical, official and safety protocols in place.
4 Boxing will take place up to 7pm on Sunday 16th October 2022 please note this before booking flights if applicable.