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Irish A Team v USA Selection
By Bernard O'Neill
(SEPT 24) Larry Morrison, of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, was full
of praise for the Irish A team despite an 8-1 defeat to a USA selection in
New York City last night (September 22nd).
Featherweight Kevin Fennessey, from the Clonmel club in Tipperary, was the
only Irish boxer to record a victory following his win over Joe Arboyd at a
packed Christ the King High School.
Despite the margin of defeat there was a lot of positives the Irish squad
can take from the box-off, not least of which
was Dave Conlons boxer of the tournament award following his thrilling
middleweight clash with Ray Rodriquez.
Shane Cox can also be proud of his efforts as can Mike Mullaney, Fergal
Redmond and Willie Casey in front of nearly 2,000 vociferous fight fans.
Speaking from New York, Larry Morrison, who was working as a liaison officer
with the Irish squad in the Big Apple, said they may look for a re-match in
Belfast next year.
He said: "The Irish squad performed magnificently last night and some of the
contests were extremely close and could have gone either way.
"We were very pleased with our performances and this tournament will give
the Irish squad vital international experience.
"We could have a re-match in Belfast next year which we would look forward
to as it would give us the opportunity to try and reverse last nights
result."
"I would like to thank the organisers for their hospitality throughout the
weekend. It was fantastic tournament with some very exciting contests."
The ringside judges were scoring last nights contests.
Irish A Squad v USA Selection:
Results September 22nd
54Kg; Shane Cox (Ireland) lost to Cristian Cenception (UAS) pts
57Kg: Willie Casey (Ireland) lost to Victor Villanuevay (USA) pts
57Kg: Kevin Fennessy (Ireland) beat Joe Arboyd (USA) pts
64Kg: Mark Wickham (Ireland) lost to Mike Brooks (USA) pts
69Kg: Fergal Redmond (Ireland) lost to John Gonzalez (USA) pts
75Kg: David Conlon (Ireland) lost to Ray Rodriquez (USA) pts
81Kg: Michael Mullaney (Ireland) lost to Will Rosinsky (USA) pts
91Kg: Niall Kennedy (Ireland) lost to Dave Thomson (USA) pts
91+Kg: Martin Sweeney (Ireland) lost to Adam Kownacki (USA) pts
Conlon received the boxer of the tournament award.
Irish A Squad by Club
54Kg; Shane Cox (Gory)
57Kg: Willie Casey (OLOL)
57Kg: Kevin Fennessy (Clonmel)
64Kg: Mark Wickham (St Anthony's/St Pats)
69Kg: Fergal Redmond (Arklow)
75Kg: David Conlon (Cavan/Garda)
81Kg: Michael Mullaney (Claremorris)
91Kg: Niall Kennedy (Gory/Garda)
91+Kg: Martin Sweeney (Drimnagh)
Team manager Paddy Osbourne,
Coaches Ken Moore & Christy McKenna,
Liaison officer Larry Morrison,
Frank Ward R&J. |
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