Three young Longford boxers chasing European glory in Turkey
Guaranteed bronze medals for Martin Nevin, Andrew Nugent and Cian Leddy
Brewing up a storm at the European U-15 Championship in Trabzon, Turkey are promising young Longford boxers Martin Nevin, Andrew Nugent and Cian Leddy who are all guaranteed bronze medals at the International event.
Nevin was the victor over Armenia’s Boyajyan Areg in their 54kg quarter-final this Wednesday. The electric Martin boxes his semi-final against Leonis Pershpalaj of Albania in Saturday's evening session.
Nugent produced a dominant performance in his 42kg quarter-final against Italy's Carlo Gabriel Carbaruso this Wednesday. Andrew was the 5-0 winner, and boxes his semi-final in Saturday's afternoon session against Kevein Lourenco de Castro of Germany.
A third bronze medal is assured for Longford and Ireland at the European U-15 Championship in Turkey with Granard boxer Cian Leddy receiving byes through to the 90+kg semi-final this weekend.
It was not to be for Team Ireland's Amy Joyce, despite a brave performance by the talented Longford boxer this Wednesday.
She contested her 48kg quarter-final against Aurora Pizzi of Italy - the decision went to the Italian boxer.
Amy's European journey has included a 5–0 unanimous decision victory over Armenia's Amirjanyan Shushanik, a national title, and a High Performance training block.