On Saturday last, at the National Stadium in Dublin, Claire Crowley, representing the St Martha's BC, from Carrigtwohill, following a riveting performance, completely outclassed her opponent, and was crowned All-Ireland 60kg champion. 

Sport in Cork is thriving thanks to commitment of volunteers

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The Riverstown boxer gave an outstanding display with a huge work rate insuring a trap to line victory in the boy 1 - 31KG category. 

He has given over 40 years to his beloved Riverstown club and provided trojan service as both treasurer and official timekeeper with the board

Four victory in six months for the talented Leesider

The southpaw, who is based in Dungarvan, will lock horns with Polish fighter Boyana Libiszewska in a six round welterweight contest over six two minute rounds.

This was an occasion to savour for many of Cork's outstanding boxing volunteers as they were acknowledged publicly for their great work in helping to develop amateur boxing within their own clubs. 

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These championships will be contested over three weekends, with two rings available at the famed South Circular Road venue. 

Kuba Pielesz was the 2024/2025 recipient and the 2025/26 winner was William Heaphy.

Over the last 12 years this prestigious cup has been presented on an annual basis

Leeside's first citizen has already held preliminary talks with the CEO of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association Gary Stuart and officers of the Cork county boxing board. 

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This was also a great occasion for eight members of Cork clubs who were presented with silver plates in recognition of their commitment within their own clubs as volunteers, to promote and develop amateur boxing in Cork. 

This is the biggest night of the year on the national amateur boxing calendar., and Linda will be all out to win her third elite title. 

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Golden Gloves rising star secued a bronze while Abby Murray and Claire Cronin also fought with distinction

This was a first class show and the capacity attendance contributed by cheering on the boxers in each and every bout on the card. 

This was another great day for both the Spartan and Golden Gloves Clubs. 

This was Hyde’s fourth fight this year when he defeated Patrick Allotey in Boston last September, Marcos Rodrigues in Spain last June and Anuary Mlawa in Australia last April.

Regretfully, however, last weekend the boxers found themselves locked out of the National Boxing Stadium to facilitate a concert. 

Hyde is from Gurranabraher where the fight night is taking place and eager to deliver in front of family and friends

Crowley lost on points to Kerry native Kevin Cronin in 10 tough rounds at the National Arena

This event took place in the function hall of the Muskerry Arms and host Gary O'Connor was on hand to greet all. 

This is another great milestone in the illustrious history of a club who have become a legendary part of sporting life on Leeside

The geographic landscape of clubs in Cork now in both the city and the county is the strongest ever, and for the purists of the sport this is a delight to behold. 

This was another outstanding tactical success for her coach John Morrissey affectionately known as the Leeside Lion. 

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For the fifth year in succession, Cork clubs have continuously raised the bar culminating in excess of 40 national titles coming south this year. 

In the 90 years of its existence, the City Hall has enjoyed a long association with the sport of boxing

Five Cork boxers qualified for their respective weight finals and while, well satisfied with taking home two national crowns it could have been four.

This will be a great occasion for Abby Murray, Muskerry BC, William Heaphy, Golden Gloves BC and Claire Crowley, St Martha’s BC. 

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Sport is thriving again on Leeside

Abby Murray, Muskerry BC, William Heaphy, Golden Gloves BC, and Claire Crowley, St Martha's BC were all crowned National Senior Cadet Champions.

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This anniversary was also marked by the hotel management and they presented the very happy couple with a bottle of vintage champagne. 

It was a sporting occasion which fully enhanced amateur Boxing to a very appreciative public. 

Cairn is now unbeaten in all of his 11 fights to date, with seven of those coming by way of knockout.

Mayfield Boxing Club led the way with six All-Ireland medals secured

The original concept of the Cork Ex-Boxers Association was set up to create finance, through organising events to support former boxers who had fallen on hard times.

With clubs coming from Cork, Munster and various parts of the country, this will be an occasion to saviour for all boxing enthusiasts.

Young star captured Cork and Munster titles to enhance her reputation as one of the best young boxers in Munster