12 Team Ireland boxers will come home with a minimum of bronze medals from the Eindhoven Box Cup, hosted by the Dutch Boxing Federation – and all ten will vie for finals places.
26 countries are contesting the tournament, which culminates on Monday.
On Quarter Finals Day, 51kg Clepson dos Santos opened Ireland’s account with a win over Sweden and takes on Hungary today. European 54kg silver medalist Dylan Eagleson, contesting for the first time at 57kg, came out the wrong side of a split decision against Sweden. Likewise, 57kg Donagh Keary Germany. 60kg Rhys Owens, 50kg: Caitlyn Fryers and 54kg Rachel Lawless all recorded victories, against Hungary, PRT and DNK, respectively. Today, they meet Germany, Sweden and Germany. 63.5kg Shamie (James) McDonagh, with victory over Ukraine yesterday, meets Hungary in today’s semi finals. 67kg Garreth Dowling claimed quarter finals victory over DNK, and progresses today to meet a home boxer. 75kg Gavin Rafferty won yesterday against Belgium and takes on Germany later.
Makin their tournament debuts at today’s semi final stage are 50kg Chantelle Robinson against Norway, 66kg Kaci Rock against Belgium and 92+kg Martin McDonagh against Ukraine.
Watch:
The tournament is being live-streaded on the Eindhoven Box Cup Facebook page
Ring A, semi finals – here
Ring B, semi finals – here
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
Session 1A results
Session 2B results
Session 3A results
Session 4B results
