(Image: Broadhurst has her hand raised in victory today)

Amy Broadhurst advanced to the last eight of the European Women’s Elites after posting a unanimous decision over Czech lightweight Dominika Ciklova in Madrid this afternoon.

The Dundalk southpaw and World Elite quarter-finalist will now meet Russia’s 2014 World Elite champion Anastasia Belikova, the No. 3 seed in the Spanish capital, for at least bronze in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Finland’s No. 1 seed and current European Elite lightweight champion Mira Potkonen, who beat Katie Taylor at Rio 2016, edged England’s Paige Murney on a split decision today to book her ticket into the last eight.

Broadhurst picked off more than enough clean shots against the constant marauding of Ciklova to earn a 30-37,30-27,30-27,30-27, 29-28 verdict from a competitive 60kg encounter.

The pick of the Broadhurst’s punches were a body shot in the opening round and a neat uppercut as the battling Czech orthodox was advancing in the third.

Meantime, Roscommon middle Aoife O’Rourke meets Tetiana Petrovich of Ukraine with at least bronze up from grabs at approximately 3.45pm (Irish time) today.

Ceire Smith, who recorded an inside the distance win last evening, is in against Turkish flyweight and No. 1 seed Naz Buse Cakiroglu at 5.30pm.

“I’m really looking forward to it, I have nothing to lose and all to gain,” said Smith after Sunday’s win over Hungary’s Krisztina Beri.

Macroom southpaw Christina Desmond boxes tomorrow.

 

European Women’s Elite Championships Madrid, Spain August 22/31

August 26

Last 16

51kg Ceire Smith (Ireland) v Naz Buse Cakiroglu (Turkey)

60kg Amy Broadhurst (Ireland) beat Dominika Ciklova (Czech Republic) 5-0

Q/Final

75kg Aoife O’Rourke (Ireland) v Tetiana Petrovich (Ukraine)

August 27

Last 16

69kg Christina Desmond (Ireland) v Anna Van Leeuwen (Netherlands)

August 28

Q/Final

60kg Amy Broadhurst (Ireland) v Anastasia Belokova (Russia)

August 25

Last 32

51kg Ceire Smith (Ireland) beat Krisztina Beri (Hungary) RSC2

Irish squad

51kg: Ceire Smith (Cavan/Virginia)
60kg: Amy Broadhurst (Dealgan)
69kg: Christina Desmond (Fr Horgan’s)
75kg: Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea)

Team manager: JP Kinsella

Coaches: Zaur Antia and Damain Kennedy

Physio; David Cooke

 

 

Entries are now closed for this year’s Esker All-Female Box Cup in Dublin.

A record 400 registered/pre-registered female boxers (Underage to Elite) from 15 countries and 128 Clubs/Teams planning on competing on October 11th/12th/13th next.

“Thanks to everyone who is attending and we promise it will be the best one yet,” said Esker BC chiefs.

Organisers are currently looking for sponsors for Belts/Medals/Awards.

The Paddy Hyland Best Team Cup

The Olive Keogh Best Overall Boxer Award/Belt sponsored by Cllr Alan Hayes

The Sean Carton Best Irish Boxer Award/Belt sponsored by Accura Diamond Tools Ltd

Best Overseas Boxer Award/Belt sponsored by Ronan Cullen Flooring

Best Juvenile Boxer Award/Belt

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO BOX..WE SALUTE YOU..!!

 

 

Entries per nation

IRELAND

1 ESKER ABC
2 SOUTH MEATH BC
3 EAST MEATH BC
4 SETANTA BC
5 RYSTON BC
6 CURRAGH BC
7 MULHUDDART BOXING ACADEMY
8 BALLYNACARGY BC
9 DUNBOYNE BC
10 TULLOW BC
11 RATOATH GOLDEN GLOVES
12 VIRGINIA BC
13 TOBAR PHEADAIR BC
14 FRENCHPARK BC
15 KNOCKMORE/FOXFORD BC
16 PALMERSTOWN BC
17 RIVERSIDE BC
18 BALLAGHADERREEN BC
19 O’ HANLON PARK BC
20 EMYVALE BC
21 ST PAPPINS BC
22 CHERRY ORCHARD BC
23 BRACKEN BC
24 KILFENORA BC
25 URLINGFORD BC
26 CRUMLIN BC
27 TRAMORE BC
28 BIRR BC
29 DE COURCEY BC
30 DRUMSNA BC
31 KANTURK BC
32 GLIN BC
33 ST AILBHES BC
34 SPARTAN BC
35 RYLANE BC
36 GOLDEN GLOVES BC CORK
37 ST ANTHONY’S/ST PATRICK’S BC
38 GATEWAY BC
39 SOUTH EAST BC
40 TOGHER BC
41 DUBLIN DOCKLANDS BOXING CLUB
42 ENNISCORTHY BOXING CLUB
43 GATEWAY BOXING CLUB
44 ACHILL BOXING CLUB
45 TIPPERARY BOXING CLUB
46 DRIMNAGH BOXING CLUB
47 ST BRIGID’S BC KILDARE
48 CORINTHIANS BOXING CLUB
49 MULLINGAR ELITE BC
50 ST CARTHAGES BC
51 MONKSTOWN BC DUBLIN
52 ST MONICA’S BC NEWRY
53 RATHFRILAND BC
54 ST GEORGE’S ABC
55 BALDOYLE BC
56 OMAGH BOYS AND GIRLS BC
57 ALL SAINTS ABC
58 JOBSTOWN BC
59 ARKLOW BC
60 SACRED HEART BC DUBLIN
61 FOUR KINGS BC
62 WHITECHURCH BOXING CLUB
63 CLOGHAN BC
64 ANTRIM BOXING CLUB
65 FRESHFORD BOXING CLUB
66 BALLYBOUGH BC
67 VIRGINIA BOXING CLUB
68 BALLYHAUNIS BC
69 RATHNEW BOXING CLUB
70 ST MARY’S NEW ROSS BC
71 PORTLAOISE BOXING CLUB
72 ST PAUL’S NENAGH BOXING CLUB
73 ANGEL’S BOXING CLUB DUBLIN
74 ROSSLARE BOXING CLUB
75 CASTLEBAR BOXING CLUB
76 TREDAGH BOXING ACADEMY

FINLAND

1 TEAM FINLAND

DENMARK

1 BOX TEAM ROLLO
2 STREUR AB
3 TEAM DENMARK

USA

1 SPOKANE BC

CANADA

1 EAST COAST BOXING CLUB NEW BRUNSWICK
2 CITADEL BOXING CLUB NOVA SCOTIA
3 LLOYDMINSTER BC SASKATCHEWAN
4 THE BOXING CLUB SPRUCE GROVE ALBERTA
5 STANLEY BOXING ALBERTA

THE NETHERLANDS

1 RBV CROOSWIJK

NORWAY

1 B-30
2 JESSHEIM BOXING CLUB
3 TØNSBER KAMERATENE BOXING CLUB

CYPRUS

1 TEAM CYPRUS

WALES

1 CWMCARN ABC

SCOTLAND

1 SOUTHSIDE BOXING ACADEMY
2 CLELAND MINERS BC
3 DENNISTOUN MCNAIR ABC

POLAND

1 CARBO GLIWICE
2 KKB RUSHH

SINGAPORE

1 BOXING SINGAPORE

ITALY

1 ACCADEMIA DELLA BOXE TURIN

ENGLAND

1 LEGIONS BC
2 XBOX WORKSOP BOXING ACADEMY
3 ASPIRE BC
4 WIMBORNE BC
5 SELBY BC
6 DIVERSITY BOXING ACADEMY
7 TOMMY COYLE’S BOXING ACADEMY
8 ASHLEY BRACE ABC
9 LIONHEART BOXING ACADEMY
10 SYDENHAM BC
11 ST PAUL’S HULL BOXING ACADEMY
12 GUILFORD CITY BC
13 PHOENIX BC
14 KENT GLOVES BC
15 MINSTER GOLDEN GLOVES BC
16 BRAUNSTONE GOLDEN GLOVES
17 SEACROFT BC
18 SEDBERGH BC
19 NORTHWEST WOMEN’S WARRIORS SQ
20 RIGHT STUFF ABC
21 WILDCARD ABC
22 JC’S BOXING ACADEMY
23 PHOENIX FIRE BC
24 HALEWOOD ABC
25 BODYSHOT BOXING REDDITCH
26 HUYTON ABC
27 KENT GLOVES BC
28 KINGS GYM LEICESTER
29 EMERALDS BOXING CLUB
30 JC’S BOXING CLUB
31 THE TRAINING CAVE BOXING CLUB
32 ATHERSTONE ABC
33 NO LIMITS ABC

 

Roscommon’s Aoife O’Rourke meets Ukraine’s Tetiana Petrovich in the middleweight quarter-finals at the European Women’s Elites in Madrid tomorrow with at least a bronze medal on the line.

Both women will be in the ring at approximately 3.45pm.

Dundalk lightweight Amy Broadhurst is between the ropes at approximately 2pm while Cavan’s Ceire Smith, who racked up a stunning win today, boxes at 5-30pm versus Turkish flyweight Naz Buse Cakiroglu.

Cork welter Christina Desmond is in action on Tuesday.

(Irish times apply above. Madrid is one hour ahead of Ireland).

Please click here and here for Monday’s programs and here for today’s results.

(Image: Ceire Smith has her hand raised in victory today).

 

 

August 25

Last 32

51kg Ceire Smith (Ireland) beat Krisztina Beri (Hungary) RSC2

 

 

 

 

August 25

Last 32

51kg Ceire Smith (Ireland) beat Krisztina Beri (Hungary) RSC2

 

 

 

The 12th European Women’s Elite Championships gets underway early this evening in Madrid, Spain.

No Irish boxers are in action on Day 1 but Ceire Smith meets Hungary’s Krisztina Beri for a place in the last 16 at approximately 5.30pm (Irish time) tomorrow.

 

 

Amy Broadhurst and Aoife O’Rourke are between the ropes on Monday followed by Christina Desmond on Tuesday.

O’Rourke meets Ukrainian middle Tetiana Petrovich in the quarter-finals with at least bronze on the line at the 31-nation tournament.

Click on names of Irish boxers below for draw sheets.

Images and video: Ireland’s flagbearers Amy Broadhurst and Aoife O’Rourke at today’s opening ceremony.

 

 

August 25

Last 32

51kg Ceire Smith (Ireland) v Krisztina Beri (Hungary)