Please click here for live stream of today’s Ireland versus Italy Elite international at the University of Jordanstown in Antrim, courtesy of the Ulster Boxing Council Facebook page.
Proceedings begin at 10.30am/11am.
Ireland are training with France, Great Britain and Italy at the University of Jordanstown.
Team Ireland meet France on Saturday morning and Great Britain on Sunday morning.
All four nations are building toward the European qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics which begin in Paris on June 4.
The EUBC yesterday (Tuesday) issued dates for the upcoming European U-22 Championships which will take place in Italy from June 15th – 25th inclusive. This event is open to boxers born from 1998 – 2002.
In the event that Ireland was to send a team to the European U-22’s, it would be desirable to host a National event first. However, as no boxing is currently allowed and training is curtailed to Elite boxers only, we must present our proposal for reopening as soon as possible, to the Government and Sport Ireland Expert Group.
In order to present the best possible case for hosting an event, we need to have an idea of the number of potential boxers who would be willing to take part, if permission was granted by the expert group. Therefore, an expression of interest form is included below for any coach who feels his/her boxer is of the required standard.
It is important to note that by completing this form, boxers and coaches are not allowed to resume training. The purpose of this form is to gather relevant data regarding interested participants.
Training will only resume when the government and health authorities give us permission to do so.
The President of the International Boxing Association Mr. Umar Kremlev during his visit to Uzbekistan officially announced that AIBA Men’s World Championships will take place in Tashkent in 2023.
The city of Tashkent is awarded the 2023 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships after the successful bid presentation by the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan. The AIBA Board of Directors voted in favor of the major event candidate city.
‘I am happy to announce Uzbekistan, the country which has strong boxers and a champion’s character, to be the host of the 2023 Championships. I am confident in the high-level organization, the huge fan’s support and spectacular fights,’ said Mr. Kremlev.
IABA YOUTH & JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM BOXING SESSION SATURDAY 3rd April 2021
Warm up: 12 minutes followed by 3 minute stretch.
School of boxing ( Youths 7 x 3 minute, Juniors 7 x 2 minutes rounds, 1 minute rest between rounds, sip water between rounds -hydration). Really visualise your opponent when shadow boxing as this will sharpen your movements, concentrating on good defence, feints and attacks.
Round 1 – Keeping good shape and defence – show feints to both body and head, building up work rate and changing angles score with the back or lead hand.
Round 2 – In station after slip, step in to close distance attack fast with 3 punches of your choice both head and body step back with hands high and move away.
Round 3 – After defence, step into mid distance with a fast 3 punch attack of your choice, step back and finish with a long hook to head, move away with hands high. Note: Change up the final hook to ensure you incorporate both lead and back hand.
Round 4 – After Block and keeping tight guard throw a flurry of up to 4 quick punches starting with both lead and back hand- remember to keep high hands pivot and move away at the end.
Round 5 – Double Attack. Adding a shift to the last round after the pivot to create an angle, step in and close the distance keeping your head/chin to your chest fire 3 to 4 explosive body shots, breaking down your opponents body finish with a head hook either side and move away with high hands.
Round- 6 After step back and counter defence of your choosing, throw single to three punches each side.
Round 7 – Free Round.
2 minute rest period, keep sipping water stay hydrated!!
Skipping Session: (6 x 3 minutes Youths – 6 x 2 minute’s juniors).
Every minute skip at a medium pace for 45 seconds then full speed for remaining 15.
1 minute recovery between rounds.
Cool down and stretch
5 minutes of light tennis ball bouncing leading with both lead and back hands for cool down.
● 10 minute stretch session work from your feet to the top of your head.
● Really stretch/roll specific areas where you have twinges or past injuries.
IABA NATIONAL YOUTH & JUNIOR TEAM
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING HOME SESSION, SATURDAY 3rd April 2021
Total Time 60 minutes.
Sip water throughout – stay hydrated!!
Warm up – 10 minutes (General warm up &stretch)
RUNNING – Running at a Good pace for 20 minutes.
3 minute recovery Keep sipping water – Hydration
Conditioning Exercises x 2 sets.
Follow the set of exercises below, no rest continuous to the end. 2 MINUTE RECOVERY PERIOD BETWEEN SET’S.
● 30 Push ups
● 30 Sit ups
● 30 Squat jumps
● 30 Walking planks
● 30 split jumps
● 30 Russian twists
● 30 Burpees
Light Jogging on the spot, incorporating arm sways & crosses, trunk twists, criss /cross etc. for 5 minutes until all loose.
Stretch out for 10 minutes incorporating all the body. Pay particular attention to any aches, twinges with your Roller.
