Team Ireland will return from the World of Havoc Tournament in Orlando, Florida, with a staggering 25 medals: 21 gold and 3 silver.
Sanctioned by USA Boxing, a founder member of World Boxing, World of Havoc is a Tier 1 event. Contesting this tournament was made possible by IABA clubs’ decision in April to also affiliate to World Boxing, on a dual member basis. World Boxing, which will run boxing at the LA28 Olympic Games, affirmed IABA as a member in May.
63kg Claire Crowley, of St. Martha’s Boxing Club, Cork kicked off an extraordinary series of podium finishes on Friday, with a 4-1 victory over Floridian, Summer Jackson.
16 boxers were in action today. First up was Team Ireland’s 46kg Carys Mc Fadden, of Dunfanaghy Boxing Club, Co. Donegal, who comes home from with silver after a bravely fought final against Sofia Ortiz.
48kg Abby Murray, of Muskerry Boxing Club, Co. Cork, was crowned a World of Havoc Champion, after an RSC2 win over her opponent, Hailie Waybright of Florida. In one of two sister rings at the same time, 46kg Martin Nevin, of Mullingar Shuffler BC, Co. Westmeath was claiming his title by way of a 5-0 win over De’juane Dycus – in the other, 50kg Sean Kelly, of St. Abban’s Kilmyshall ABC, Co Wexford won victory over Kareem Jackson.
Team Ireland 48kg Emmet Shields, of Glasnevin Boxing Club, Dublin, out in a valiant effort in his final against Georgia’s Axel Reyes, but it wasn’t to be on this occasion and his coming home with silver. 54kg Conan Mc Sorley, of Two Castles Olympic BC, Co. Tyrone, contested his fourth bout of the tournament today, and continued his Floridian winning tradition with title-winning victory over Josiah McComb of Indiana.
52kg Lee Largey Snodden, of Immaculata ABC, Co. Antrim comes home with silver following his final against Diego Leija-Lupercio. 57kg Kalib Walshe, of Wexford CBS Boxing Club, will have a gold medal in his pocket, following a U-D victory over Dmitrii Vokuev
Team Ireland Co-Captain, 60kg Jason Donohue, of Olympic BC Mullingar, Co Westmeath, has added a Floridian title to his collection, following his 5-0 finals victory over Christopher Mccall. 57kg Vanessa Doyle of Templemore ABC, Co. Tipperary is also a newly minted champ, following a decisive 5-0 win over Janyla Cooper. 66kg Alesha Mullis Boyle, Dungloe ABC, Co. Donegal, boxing moments after Vanessa, followed suit in result in her bout agains Summer Jackson.
66kg Darren O’Toole, of Jobstown Boxing Club, Dublin, faced New York opposition in Emerson Pena – after a tough and boisterous bout, his hand was raised. 63kg Lorcan Holohan, of Portlaoise Boxing Club, followed suit with his finals victory over Florida’s Christopher Thigpen. Team Ireland’s 80kg Senan Kennedy, of Cabra Boxing Club , Dublin was stylished an assured in his 5-0 victory over Ethan Pierre. While 80+kg William Heaphy , of Golden Gloves Boxing Club, Cork, won his title after a 4-0 decision in his bout against Florida’s Caleb Reid. The last Team Ireland boxer between the ropes today was 70kg Martin Sweeney, of Galway Boxing Club – he took on Nicolas Coello and will come home with gold following a 5-0 win.
Also coming home with gold 54kg Ella Archbold Ballybrack Boxing Club, Dublin, 60kg Ruth Dossen Olympic Boxing, Co Galway, 70kg Cassie Henderson, Phoenix ABC, Co. Antrim, 75kg Isabelle Hawkins St. Nicholas’ Boxing Club, Co. Tipperary and 80kg Carly Norris, Santry Boxing Club, Dublin
The team is comprised of 2025 National Senior Cadet Champions in 25 of the 34 weights contested in May’s championships. It includes boxers from 10 counties: Antrim, Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Laois, Tipperary, Tyrone, Westmeath, Wexford.
The Head of Delegation is IABA President Anto Donnelly, while the team will be led by Team Managers National Registrar Stephen Connolly and Central Council member, Anna Moore. The coaches are Liam Cunningham, Saints ABC, Antrim; Valerie Hamilton, St. Francis, Limerick; Paul Simpson, Saviours Crystal, Waterford and Gus Farrell, Monivea BC, Galway
Team Ireland
46kg Carys Mc Fadden, Dunfanaghy Boxing Club, Co. Donegal
80+kg William Heaphy Golden Gloves Boxing Club, Cork
Support Staff
Head of Delegation: President, Anto Donnell (Dealgan BC, Co. Louth)
Team Managers: National Registrar, Stephen Connolly (Ballymore Hollywood BC, Co. Kildare) & Member of Central Council, Anna Moore (St. Francis BC, Limerick)
Coaches: Liam Cunningham, Saints ABC, Antrim; Valerie Hamilton, St. Francis, Limerick; Paul Simpson, Saviours Crystal, Waterford and Gus Farrell, Monivea BC, Galway
6 wins from 6 today for Team Ireland at the World of Havoc Tournament in Orlando Florida – meaning Ireland has a 100% win record from 16 bouts, to date.
Sanctioned by USA Boxing, a founder member of World Boxing, World of Havoc is a Tier 1 event. Contesting this tournament was made possible by IABA clubs’ decision in April to also affiliate to World Boxing, on a dual member basis. World Boxing, which will run boxing at the LA28 Olympic Games, affirmed IABA as a member in May.
57kg Vanessa Doyle finally go underway today – she had, initially, been scheduled to box on Wednesday. She was the first Irish boxer in action in Orlando, contesting against Ohioan Khris-La’shay Atkins, and came away with a 5-0 win. 54kg Conan McSorley has recorded his third consecutive win of the Tournament, with a unanimous decision win over his opponent, Luis Athon Velazquez Socarras, while 57kg Kalib Walsh did likewise against his Floridian, Ariel Rivera. So too did 48kg Emmet Shields, against Indiana’s De’juane Dycus. Team Co-Captain 60kg Jason Donohue was decisive in his victory – his second of the tournament. 66kg Darren O’Toole made his debut with a split decision win over Texan, Izaziah Ramirez.
46kg Martin Nevin was scheduled to box today, but his bout was cancelled.
The team is comprised of 2025 National Senior Cadet Champions in 25 of the 34 weights contested in May’s championships. It includes boxers from 10 counties: Antrim, Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Laois, Tipperary, Tyrone, Westmeath, Wexford. The Head of Delegation is IABA President Anto Donnelly, while the team will be led by Team Managers National Registrar Stephen Connolly and Central Council member, Anna Moore. The coaches are Liam Cunningham, Saints ABC, Antrim; Valerie Hamilton, St. Francis, Limerick; Paul Simpson, Saviours Crystal, Waterford and Gus Farrell, Monivea BC, Galway
Of Team Ireland boxers yet to start their campaigns 46kg Carys Mc Fadden, Dunfanaghy Boxing Club, Co. Donegal has a straight final agaist Sophia Ortis of Florida, and is, at minimum, a silver medalist.
54kg Ella Archbold Ballybrack Boxing Club, Dublin is also assured of at least a silver medal, arising from her straight final against Karma Farber, of Florida.
Competition information for 60kg Ruth Dossen Olympic Boxing, Co Galway, 66kg Alesha Mullis Boyle, Dungloe ABC, Co. Donegal, Team Co-Captain 70kg Cassie Henderson, Phoenix ABC, Co. Antrim, 75kg Isabelle Hawkins St. Nicholas’ Boxing Club, Co. Tipperary and 80kg Carly Norris, Santry Boxing Club, Dublin is not yet available.
Where Team Ireland boxers have walkover titles, straight finals or a light bout load during the competition, Team Ireland leadership and the tournament LOC have negotiated that these boxers will engage in matched bouts during the course of the competition, boxing outside the draw.
Watch Live
The tournament will be live-streamed by Parkway Productions. This is a PPV event, and can be watched and purchased HERE
Boxing begins at 5pm Irish time, and concludes nightly at around midnight. 3 rings will be in operation throughout the tournament.
Team Ireland
46kg Carys Mc Fadden, Dunfanaghy Boxing Club, Co. Donegal
80+kg William Heaphy Golden Gloves Boxing Club, Cork
Support Staff
Head of Delegation: President, Anto Donnell (Dealgan BC, Co. Louth)
Team Managers: National Registrar, Stephen Connolly (Ballymore Hollywood BC, Co. Kildare) & Member of Central Council, Anna Moore (St. Francis BC, Limerick)
Coaches: Liam Cunningham, Saints ABC, Antrim; Valerie Hamilton, St. Francis, Limerick; Paul Simpson, Saviours Crystal, Waterford and Gus Farrell, Monivea BC, Galway
IABA’s DEI Officer, Patrick Adejayan, is hosting a series of events celebrating diversity and inclusion within the boxing family. These evenings will share storytelling and lived-experience of boxing club leaders in each province on the D&I journey in their club.
Speakers will include: Gabe Cronnelly, Phil Sutcliffe, Lynda McGrath, Fergus Turner, Nicola Hayden, Paddy Dingle, Stephen Dixon and Shane Curran
Each evening will also explore, through an Irish Centre for Diversity workshop:
The facts and myths of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
What D&I is – and what it isn’t
The benefits of D&I in sport generally, and within the IABA specifically
How D&I can be embedded at local/provincial levels
Potential D&I goals and how these might be achieved
How success can be measured – using both short- and long-term metrics, including data on current positioning and future goals
Workshop Dates & Locations – all events begin at 6pm.
