It was a scintillating night in Belfast, were Olympians, Elite championships and European medalists went toe-to-toe at the 2025 National Elite Competition – taking place in consideration of selection for the World Boxing World Championships, September 4-14, 2025
Down for decision this evening were semi-finals at 5 weights, and Men’s 65kg quarter finals.
It’s a home final at men’s 50kg – Scott Thompson (Spartans BC, Belfast, will take on reigning European U23 & Irish Elite champ, Louis Rooney of Star BC, Belfast. Thompson recorded a 3-2 split decision win over Sean Mari (Monkstown, Dublin)
It’ll be Antrim Vs Wicklow in the women’s 51kg final….. 2022 European silver medalist, 51kg Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata) has set up a meeting on Thursday with Paris Olympian, Daina Moorehouse, following her RSC3 win over Katie O’Keeffe (Kanturk BC Cok) in this evening’s semis. Moorehouse was the 4-1 winner over 2024 European 50kg champ, Shannon Sweeney (St. Anne’s, Mayo)
2024 European U23 bronze medalist, 54kg Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy BC Westmeath), has set up a finals meeting with Paris Olympian, Jenny Lehane (DCU BC). Robyn was the 3-2 victor over Chloe Gabriel (Dublin Docklands) while Jenny recorded a unanimous decision win over Nicole Clyde (Antrim BC).
Adam Hession (Monivea BC, Galway) will contest his final against Jamie Graham (Clonard Belfast). Both men recorded unanimous decision victories over their opponents Jordan O’Donnell (St Georges BC Belfast ) and Rory Lavery (Holy Family GG Belfast), respectively 5-0
All of this evening’s Men’s 65kg bouts were quarter finals: Paris Olympian, Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott) secured a 5-0 win over Anthony Malanaphy (Erne BC), and will contest his semi-final against Johnny Harty (Portlaoise BC), who was the 4-1 victor over Gianni Richmond (Cairn Lodge BC). Cian Cramer (Cabra BC ) awaits Jason Nevin (Olympic BC Mullingar) after a barnstormer of a bout against John Paul Hale (Star). Cramer was the 4-1 victor, and Nevin on a 3-2 scoreline.
In the Men’s 70kg semi finals, Matthew McCole (Illie GG) booked his place in the finals with a 5-0 win over JoJo McArdle (Holy Trinity ABC). He’ll meet Eugene McKeever (Holy Family Drogheda), the 5-0 victor over Cahir Gormley (Illies G/Gloves)
Remaining semi-finals, including Men’s 65kg, will be boxed at the Girdwood Community Hub from 6pm on Wednesday evening.
- 50kg Scott Thompson (Spartans A) beat Sean Mari (Monkstown D), 3-2
- 50kg Louis Rooney (Star), W/O
- 51kg Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry) beat Shannon Sweeney (St Annes), 4-1
- 51kg Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata) beat Katie O’Keeffe (Kanturk), RSC3
- 54kg Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy) beat Chloe Gabriel (Dublin Docklands), 3-2
- 54kg Jennifer Lehane (DCU Athletic) beat Nicole Clyde (Antrim), 5-0
- 60kg Adam Hession (Monivea) beat Jordan O’Donnell (St Georges), 5-0
- 60kg Jamie Graham (Clonard Belfast) beat Rory Lavery (Holy Family GG ABC), 5-0
- 65kg Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott) beat Anthony Malanaphy (Erne), 5-0
- 65kg Johnny Harty (Portlaoise) beat Gianni Richmond (Cairn Lodge), 4-1
- 65kg Cian Cramer (Cabra) beat Luke Hall (Rochfordbridge), 4-1
- 65kg Jason Nevin (Olympic Mullingar) beat John Paul Hale (Star), 3-2
- 70kg Matthew McCole (Illie GG) beat JoJo McArdle (Holy Trinity ABC), 5-0
- 70kg Eugene McKeever (Holy Family Drogheda) beat Cahir Gormley (Illies G/Gloves, 5-0
Wednesday, June 4th: Boxing begins at 6pm
All programmes are subject to change
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