The Irish Defence Forces Boxing Team has completed a two-week intensive training camp in preparation for their upcoming multi-nations event in France.
The team features a mix of international boxers, with current High Performance Senior Squad member, Tpr Brian Kennedy, and Team Captain Cpl Jamie Long bringing a wealth of experience. Pte TJ King will make his military international debut, alongside former National Elite champion Pte Shauna Kearney and the hard-hitting Pte Matthew Doev.
Commandant John Moody, DF Boxing President, says this is an important competition “Not only for the development of Defence Forces Boxing on the international stage but also as the starting point of a two-year cycle leading up to the World Military Games in 2027.”
The team will depart on Sunday. The competition is to commence on Monday.
The team will compete against six European nations and Tunisia. Preparations have been overseen by DF Boxing Head Coach, Sgt John Molloy, who has been able to call on the experience of Pte Ross Hickey, CS Tommy Sheahan, and the technical expertise of international referee and judge, Sgt Stephen Kelly.
Defence Forces Team
- 67kg Cpr Jamie Long
- 75kg Pte Shauna Kearney
- 75kg Pte TJ King
- 80kg Pte Matthew Doev
- 86kg Tpr Brian Kennedy
- Head Coach, Sgt John Molloy
- Coach, Pte Ross Hickey
- R&J Sgt Stephen Kelly