Barry O’Connor got his European U22 campaign off to a winning start today, with a 4-1 split decision win over Aljaz Sircelj.
The Irishman put in an assured performance against a testy opponent.
O’Connor goes again tomorrow, and is once more the only Team Ireland boxer between the ropes in in Poreč, Croatia.
The welterweight takes on Bulgaria’s Stepan Kirkorov in Bout 2 of Ring A’s Afternoon Session.
The European U22 Championships are being streamed by the EUBC on its YouTube Channel – O’Connor’s bout will be available here:
The squad is comprised of 18 boxers – 9 men and 9 women, and includes reigning 2022 IABA U22 Champions.
Women
48kg Nicole Clyde
50kg Caitlin Fryers
52kg Daina Moorehouse
54kg Niamh Fay
57kg Zara Breslin
63kg Eve Woods
66kg Kaci Rock
70kg Lisa O’Rourke
75kg Aoibhe Carabine
Men
48kg Padraig Downey
51kg Clepson De Santos
54kg Dylan Eagleson
57kg Jake Mc Mahon
60kg Paul Loonam
63kg Shamie Mc Donagh
67kg Barry O Connor
71kg Darragh Gilroy
92kg Jack Marley
The competition schedule and draw sheets for every Irish boxer are available here
Day One session results are here
Day Two, session 3, Ring A
Day Two, session 3, Ring B
Day Two, Session 2