{"id":199075,"date":"2025-10-09T00:46:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T00:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/199075\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T00:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T00:46:14","slug":"opening-day-u23-international-round-robin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/199075\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Day: U23 International Round Robin"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) International U23 round robin begins in Belfast this evening \u2013 its a key part of preparations for the World Boxing European U23 Championships in Hungary in November.<\/p>\n

National U23 teams from Hungary and England, and an Ulster Select, will go up against Team Ireland in 6 sessions of boxing across October 9th\u00a0to 11th, at the Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6EG<\/p>\n

In all, over 70 boxers will step between the ropes \u2013 with 80 bouts down for decision.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available on the door, and are priced at \u00a35 for children and \u00a310 for adults. <\/p>\n

All schedules are subject to change. Two rings will be in operation across all sessions.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct 9 | Ring A, 5pm | IRL V ENG<\/p>\n

48kg Tiffany Spencer V Walla Alli<\/p>\n

54kg Robyn Kelly V Gieona Cuedajri<\/p>\n

60kg Rebecca Kavannagh V Aya Hijazi<\/p>\n

70kg Ryan Jenkins V Rio Gordon<\/p>\n

65kg Ava Henry V Zaynah Casserly<\/p>\n

85kg Sean Mackey Vs Divine Omojor<\/p>\n

51kg Rachel Lawless V Maidi Gittens<\/p>\n

75kg Shauna Kearney V Lilly Dolling<\/p>\n

65kg Roy Colgan V Amo Singh<\/p>\n

57kg Natalia Fasciszewska V Keira Bowden<\/p>\n

60kg Gavin Ryan V Joe Turner<\/p>\n

80kg James Whelan V Bobby Wallace<\/p>\n

80+kg Cliona D\u2019Arcy V Zsofia Szira (HUN)<\/p>\n

50kg Louis Rooney V Reece Readshaw<\/p>\n

90+kg Adam Olaniyan V Oliver Hockney<\/p>\n

75kg Tadgh O\u2019Donnell V Harley Burrows<\/p>\n

70kg Gabrielle Mongans V Crystal Barker<\/p>\n

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Thursday, Oct 9 | Ring B, 5pm | ULS V HUN<\/p>\n

65kg Caprice Coiley V Klaudia Turbucz<\/p>\n

60kg Ciara Craig V Rebeka Dobos<\/p>\n

54kg Nicole Clyde V Laura Horvath<\/p>\n

70kg Jon McConnell V Rafael Buza<\/p>\n

65kg Kaci Rock V Fanni Deak<\/p>\n

85kg Anto Taggart V Mihaly Batori<\/p>\n

65kg Anto Malanaphy V Robert Csiki<\/p>\n

51kg Carleigh Irving V Petra Mezei<\/p>\n

65kg JP Hale V Milan Petriman<\/p>\n

57kg Courtney McCrudden V Panna Hipeller<\/p>\n

80kg Conor McKernan V Balazs Kiraly<\/p>\n

75kg Philip Rooney V Levante Gemes<\/p>\n

70kg Matthew McCole V Dominik Enekes<\/p>\n

55kg Laszlo Bernath (HUN) V Abdul Burton (ENG)<\/p>\n

90kg Milan Kiss (HUN) V Akinola Tijani (ENG)<\/p>\n

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Friday, Oct 10 | Session One, Ring A, 5pm | IRL V HUN<\/p>\n

90+kg Adam Olaniyan V Oliver Hockney (ENG)<\/p>\n

48kg Tiffany Spence V Lilla Szeleczki<\/p>\n

51kg Rachel Lawless V Karmen Horvath<\/p>\n

60kg Gavin Ryan V Kuzito Kovacs<\/p>\n

51kg Rachel Lawless V Karmen Horvath<\/p>\n

54kg Robyn Kelly V Laura Horvath<\/p>\n

65kg Roy Colgan V Milan Petrivan<\/p>\n

57kg Natalia Fasciszewska V Panna Hippeller<\/p>\n

70kg Ryan Jenkins V Dominik Enekes<\/p>\n

60kg Rebecca Kavanagh V Rebeka Dobos<\/p>\n

75kg Tadgh O\u2019Donnell V Levante Gemes<\/p>\n

65kg Ava Henry V Fanni Deak<\/p>\n

80kg James Whelan V Balazs Kiraly<\/p>\n

80+kg Cliona D\u2019Arcy V Zsofia Szira<\/p>\n

85kg Sean Mackey V Mihaly Batori<\/p>\n

50kg Carlagh Peake V Petra Mezei<\/p>\n

50kg Louis Rooney V Csaba Zsigo<\/p>\n

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Friday, Oct 10 | Session One, Ring B, 5pm | ULS V HUN<\/p>\n

65kg Caprice Coiley V Klaudia Turbucz<\/p>\n

51kg Caitlin Fryers V Madi Gittins<\/p>\n

60kg Jude Gallagher V Joe Turner<\/p>\n

54kg TBC V Gieona Cuedajri<\/p>\n

65kg JP Hale V Amo Singh<\/p>\n

65kg Jamie Graham V Robert Csiki<\/p>\n

57kg Niamh Fay V Kiera Bowden<\/p>\n

70kg Mattew McCole V Rio Gordon<\/p>\n

60kg Ciara Craig V Aya Hijazi<\/p>\n

75kg Philip Rooney V Harley Burrows<\/p>\n

80kg Shauna Kearney V Charntay Naidoo<\/p>\n

65kg Kaci Rock V Zaynah Casserley<\/p>\n

80kg Conor McKernan V Bobby Wallace<\/p>\n

55kg Clepson dos Santos V Abdul Burton<\/p>\n

85kg Anto Taggart V Divine Omojor<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Oct 11 | Session One, Ring A, 12pm | IRL V Ulster Select<\/p>\n

80kg Mikayla Kelly V Charntay Naidoo (Eng)<\/p>\n

70kg Gabrielle Mongan V Caprice Coiley<\/p>\n

60kg Rebecca Kavanagh V Ciara Craig<\/p>\n

54kg Robyn Kelly V Nicole Clyde<\/p>\n

51kg Rachel Lawless V Carleigh Irvine<\/p>\n

65kg Roy Colgan V Anthony Malanaphy<\/p>\n

70kg Ryan Jenkins V Matthew McCole<\/p>\n

75kg Tadgh O\u2019Donnell V Philip Rooney<\/p>\n

57kg Natalia Fasciszewska V Courtney McCrudden<\/p>\n

65kg Ava Henry V Kaci Rock<\/p>\n

85kg Sean Mackey V Anthony Taggart<\/p>\n

80kg James Whelan V Conor McKiernan<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct 11 | Session One, Ring B, 12pm | ENG V HUN<\/p>\n

90+kg Oliver Hockney V Willie John McCartan (ULS)<\/p>\n

48kg Walla Ali V Lilla Szeleczki<\/p>\n

51kg Madi Gittins V Karmen Horvath<\/p>\n

60kg Joe Turner V Kuzito Kovacs<\/p>\n

54kg Gieona Cuedajri V Laura Horvath<\/p>\n

65kg Amo Singh V Mila Petrivan<\/p>\n

57kg Aya Hijazi V Panna Hipeller<\/p>\n

70kg Rio Gordon V Dominik Enekes<\/p>\n

60kg Keira Bowden V Rebeka Dobos<\/p>\n

75kg Harley Burrows V Levante Gemes<\/p>\n

65kg Zaynah Casserley V Fanni Deak<\/p>\n

80kg Bobby Wallace V Balazs Kiraly<\/p>\n

85kg Divine Omojor V Mihaly Batori<\/p>\n

50kg Reece Readshaw V Csaba Zsigo<\/p>\n

55kg Imre Bernath V Clepson dos Santos (ULS)<\/p>\n

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High Performance Director Jon Mackey\u00a0says \u201cDevelopment opportunities like this are vital for the progression of Irish boxing, and this round robin is a key part of Team Ireland\u2019s preparations for the inaugural World Boxing European U23 Championships. We have a strong team, and pre-championship competition against teams like Hungary, England and an Ulster Select will only serve to further enhance preparations.\u201d And, Jon adds \u201c We\u2019re delighted to be back in Belfast, after June\u2019s National Elite Competition. The Girdwood is a superb venue and Belfast City Council\u2019s support is invaluable \u2013 as is that of the Ulster Boxing Council led by Kevin Duffy and the Antrim County Board, led by Paddy Barnes. \u00a0Our thanks, also to Central Council, led by President Anto Donnelly and the Officer Board, for their ongoing support.<\/p>\n

IABA President, Anto Donnelly,\u00a0says \u201cThis has been an exceptional year for boxer development through internationals across the Association. We have welcomed teams from Wales, France and India to compete at Youth internationals, a team from Austria at Elite level, and now Hungary, England and an Ulster Select. Hosting seven internationals in six months across two critical age categories speaks to how committed we are to getting Irish Boxing to top of international podiums. These internationals are also impossible without the contribution and expertise of volunteers at club level and also officials at weigh-ins, Referees and Judges, as technical officials. I thank each and every one of them for their dedication\u201d<\/p>\n

Ulster President, Kevin Duffy\u00a0says \u201dWe are thrilled to welcome Team Ireland, Hungary and England to Belfast what will be a truly momentous occasion for Belfast and for Irish sport. I\u2019m also looking forward to cheering on the Ulster Select as they step between the ropes against national teams. This prestigious event marks a significant milestone, celebrating the strength, talent, and dedication of Ireland\u2019s finest amateur boxers on a stage that reflects the passion and pride of Belfast\u2019s boxing heritage. As a city long known for producing champions and fostering a deep love for the sport, it is an honour to welcome national teams as they prepare for the European U23 Championships . We extend a warm welcome to all athletes, coaches, and supporters, and look forward to witnessing an unforgettable showcase of skill, spirit, and sportsmanship. Thank you to Paddy Barnes, President of the Antrim Boxing Board and Liam Corr for helping to secure this event and we look forward to working in partnership with Central Council to ensure this truly is a memorable sporting\u00a0occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Antrim President, Paddy Barnes Snr.\u00a0\u2018This round robin represents another great event for boxing in Belfast and one we are privileged to host in our great city. Belfast has a rich boxing history with over half of Irelands Olympic boxing medals (9) coming from Belfast, we hope to see the next batch of potential Olympic medalists on show. With support from the Belfast City Council and or Belfast Boxing Strategy, we can\u2019t wait to host this historic event\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) International U23 round robin begins in Belfast this evening \u2013 its a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":199076,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[571],"tags":[64,63,802,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-199075","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-boxing","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-boxing","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=199075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199075\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=199075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=199075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}