Team Ireland claimed 4 wins at the Last 16 stage for men at the World Junior Championships in Yerevan, Armenia.

52Kg Christian Doyle, Team Doyle BC recorded his second win of the tournament, a 3-2 split decision victory over Tajikistan’s Abubakr Oibilova. Judges scored that bout 29:28, 28:28, 30:26, 28:29, 28:29. Three bouts later,  57Kg Patrick Kelly, Kilmyshall BC did likewise, coming away with win number 2 against Ognjen Antic of Serbia. That bout finished 4-1 to the Team Ireland boxer: 30:27; 28:29; 25:30; 27:30; 26:30. read more

5 Team Ireland boxers are gearing up for action on the 5th day of the World Junior Championships in Yerevan, Armenia.

In all, 345 boxers from 51 countries are contesting the tournament, the first of its kind in 8 years. 11 of those boxers are Team Ireland athletes – one of whom, 63Kg Siofra Lawless of Four Kings BC, has at least a bronze medal by virtue of the draw. read more

Team Ireland made it 3 wins from 3 on the opening day of the World Junior Championships in Yerevan, Armenia.

In all,  345 boxers from 51 countries are contesting the tournament, the first of its kind in 8 years. 11 of those boxers are Team Ireland athletes – one of whom, 63Kg Siofra Lawless of Four Kings BC, has at least a bronze medal by virtue of the draw. read more

Work is beginning on revising the rules which govern boxing and the governance structure of the IABA. This includes review of the IABA’s Rulebook. The existing rulebook, adopted in 2019, is below and is also published here

The members of the Rules Committee undertaking this work are:

• Art O’Brien
• Fiona Hennigan
• Tom Geraghty
• Stephen Connolly.

The committee is seeking submissions from clubs and members on any proposed changes or amendments to the existing rulebook – and these can be communicated to rules@iaba.ie. read more

Officials at the 2024 National Elite Championship Finals, all of whom are volunteers. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

• Nominations open from 13^th November – 18^th December 2023
• Supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships
• To nominate volunteers visit www.volunteersinsport.ie
• #dedicatedtothededicated

Boxing clubs are being invited to nominate their members for the Federation of Irish Sport’s 2023 Volunteers in Sports Awards.

The accolades recognise the unsung heroes who breathe life into sports in every corner of the country. Supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships, these dedicated volunteers are the backbone of sporting communities, and it’s time to celebrate their unwavering commitment. read more