{"id":344449,"date":"2025-12-31T10:06:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T10:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/344449\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T10:06:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T10:06:19","slug":"nevins-delight-as-gym-member-impresses-at-euro-u17s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/344449\/","title":{"rendered":"Nevin\u2019s delight as gym member impresses at Euro U17s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Boxing champion Pat Stokes, centre of picture, with his medal, and in front, his three younger brothers, got a warm welcome back to John Joe Nevin\u2019s Mullingar Shuffler Gym after his success in Germany. Pictured are, from left, Martin Nevin, three-times Irish champion; Murphy Nevin, coach Hughie Nevin, Christy Nevin, Martin Anthony Nevin, Olympic boxer John Joe Nevin holding his son David; Pat Stokes and his dad, also Pat Stokes; coach Paddy Nevin, David Nevin, Hughie Nevin, Christy Nevin, one-time Irish champion; Davy Nevin, Christy Nevin, Christy Joyce and coach Joe Nevin holding his son Kit.<\/p>\n

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There was quite a welcome the Thursday before Christmas at Olympic boxer John Joe Nevin\u2019s gym in Mullingar for 15-year-old Pat Stokes, who made Ireland proud at the Under-17 European Boxing Championships in Germany. Competing in the 46kg division, Stokes battled through tough competition to secure a bronze medal, marking a major achievement in his young career.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were delighted for him,\u201d said John Joe, who has been coaching the Athlone talent at his Mullingar Shuffler Boxing Club on Patrick Street since earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Already a three-time Irish champion before joining Nevin\u2019s gym, Stokes added another Irish title this year before heading to Berlin. At the European Championships, he impressed with a 5-0 quarter-final victory over Thomas Lido of Italy, before narrowly losing in the semi-final to Romania\u2019s Birham-Pasa Iuseim by unanimous decision, which automatically earned him a bronze medal under the tournament\u2019s format.<\/p>\n

The Under-17 European Championships, held in Kienbaum near Berlin, brought together the continent\u2019s top youth boxers, with competitors from more than 30 countries vying for medals. The championships are considered one of the most prestigious stages for young amateurs, providing valuable international experience and a stepping stone to senior-level competition.<\/p>\n

Stokes was part of a strong Irish team, which had an excellent overall showing, winning at least ten medals, including multiple bronzes and silver finalists. His performance contributed to that tally and reinforced Ireland\u2019s reputation as a country producing top young boxing talent.<\/p>\n

Although Nevin\u2019s gym only opened this year, it has already seen its members win five Irish titles, with Stokes\u2019 European bronze adding to its growing reputation. \u201cAnyone looking to come in and join us is welcome,\u201d John Joe said, inviting aspiring boxers to be part of the club\u2019s early success.<\/p>\n

Stokes\u2019 achievement highlights him as one of Ireland\u2019s most promising young boxers, and the experience at a major European tournament will be invaluable as he aims for further success on both national and international stages.<\/p>\n

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