50kg Caitlin Fryers’ final against Norway was the first bout on today’s card. The European silver medalist at the weight will bring home gold. Directly after that fight, 51kg Clepson dos Santos met German opposition also got the win. In bout 3, 60kg Rhys Owens was also up against Germany, and homes home a silver medalist. 3 bouts later 54kg Rachel Lawless stepped between the ropes against Belgium. She’s now the reigning Eindhoven 54kg champion. In Bout 11, 63.5kg Shamie McDonagh contesting against Portugal, celebrated his birthday with a gold medal. 75kg Gavin Rafferty met Ukraine and contested strongly – but comes home with silver. 92+kg Martin McDonagh had to withdraw through injury against Germany and also comes home with silver.
In Sunday’s semi finals, 7 Team Ireland boxers medaled, and will bring home bronze – they are 50kg Chantelle Robinson, who took on Norway, 66kg Kaci Rock who met Belgium, 57kg Robyn Kelly who contested against Germany, 75kg Bethany Doocey who boxed Sweden and 92kg David Nevin, against Ukraine. 67kg Gareth Dowling had to withdraw from his semi-final through injury
25 countries contested the tournament, which was hosted by the Dutch Boxing Federation.
Team Ireland
51kg: Clepson dos Santos, Holy Trinity BC
57kg: Donagh Keary, Rathfriland ABC
57kg: Dylan Eagleson, St. Paul’s, Antrim
60kg: Rhys Owens, Erne BC
63.5kg: Shamie (James) McDonagh
67kg: Gareth Dowling, Dublin Docklands BC
75kg: Gavin Rafferty, Dublin Docklands BC
80kg: James Whelan, Dublin Docklands BC
86kg: Kian Hedderman, OLOL
92kg: David Nevin, Holy Family, Drogheda
92+kg: Martin McDonagh, Crumlin Boxing Club
50kg: Caitlyn Fryers, Immaculata ABC
50kg: Chantelle Robinson, Saviour’s Crystal BC
54kg: Niamh Fay, Phoenix of Ballyboughal BC
54kg: Rachel Lawless, Portlaoise BC/Defence Forces
57kg: Robin Kelly, Ballynacargy
66kg: Kaci Rock, Enniskerry Boxing Club
75kg: Bethany Doocey, Castlebar
Head Coach: Eoin Pluck
Coach: Igor Khmil
Coach Philip Keogh
Coach Amanda Spence
R&J Philip Hollowed
R&J Gary McGillion
Quarter final results are here
Semi Final results are here