Team Ireland contests Roaring Lions International

Three IABA High Performance boxers boxed on England Boxing’s Roaring Lions International Event, by invitational

The invited athletes were 48kg Ciara Walsh, Smithfield BC Dublin, 54kg Robyn Kelly of Ballynacargy BC, Westmeath, 75kg Bethany Doocey, Castlebar BC, Mayo – Robyn joined this team following an additional invitiation issued by England Boxing this week.

Ciara and Bethany are members of the High Performance Priority Development Squad, and Robyn is a member of the High Performance Visiting Athlete Squad

England, Ireland and Germany participated in this 10 bout multi-nations card. England came away with 9 wins from 10 bouts.

Ciara took on Bobbylee Burns. The two last met in December’s Women’s Winter Box Cup 2024 where Ciara was the victor; on this occasion, the decision went to Bobbylee. Robyn met Beth Walsh – they last contested at the 2024 Haringey Box Cup Final. Walsh won on a UD, and the outcome was repeated. Bethany contests against 19 year old Mary-Kate Smith; the 4-1 decision went to Smith.

Coaches for this international are HPU Coach Lynne McEnery, and Ger McDaid of Mulhuddart BC.

The Roaring Lions International was boxed at the Magna Science and Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Friday 7^th February.

National Performance Head Coach Zauri Antia says “These development opportunities are vitally important for the forward progression of Elite athletes – performance was the goal in accepting England Boxing’s invitation. All three athletes boxed well and are displaying technical, tactical, conditioning and strategic development.”.

The Roaring Lions International was boxed at the Magna Science and Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Friday 7^th February.

National Performance Head Coach Zauri Antia says “These development opportunities are vitally important for the forward progression of Elite athletes – and we’re delighted to accept England Boxing’s invitation for Ciara, Bethany and Roby “.