Not to be today for Team Ireland’s Josh Olaniyan in his 77th Strandja tournament quarter final. The Jobstown BC boxer, contesting at 80kg, took on Ukraine’s Dzhamal Kuliev – a former Strandja champ, European U23 gold medalist. This was a tough, physical contest ending in a 5-0 decision for the Ukrainian boxer. Judges scored the … Read more
Boxing Ireland’s Central Council is proud to unveil the 2026 Competition Calendar, featuring 12 National Championships and 9 Box Cups scheduled across the year. This calendar reflects the scale, structure, and continued growth of Irish boxing, providing athletes, coaches, clubs, and stakeholders with a clear pathway for development and high-performance competition in 2026. We look … Read more
Today, three members of the boxing community are being honoured by the Federation of Irish Sport for their volunteer commitment to their clubs, the wider boxing family and their sport. In addition to celebrating the 32 county individuals, Co. Tyrone’s Garry Mc Gillion was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award. Garry’s boxing journey began as a young competitor, … Read more
Team Ireland will return from Sofia, and the 77th Strandja tournament, with a minimum of 4 medals following today’s women’s quarter finals. Caitlin Fryers has won at least a bronze medal. She contested quarter final against home boxer, Bulgaria’s Venelina Poptoleva and came away with the 3-2 decision win, scored 29:28, 29:28; 28:29; 27:30; 27:30. … Read more
Today, three members of the boxing community are being honoured by the Federation of Irish Sport for their volunteer commitment to their clubs, the wider boxing family and their sport. The awards, supported by the Sport Ireland National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships recognise 36 exceptional volunteers from every county in Ireland for their … Read more
5 Team Ireland boxers have now won through to the quarter finals at the 77th Strandja Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, and another 4 have secured Last 16 spots. 34 seconds – that’s all Josh Olaniyan needed to secure his place in Strandja’s 80kg quarter finals. He was the RSC1 winner over Dimeji Shittu of England … Read more
70 young people have today taken part in a Try It! boxing taster class for people with additional needs. The event was organised and administered by Boxing Ireland’s Belfast Community coaches, Brendan Irvine and Patrick Gallagher and took place at Holy Trinity Boxing Club – and the club’s coaches were vital in lending their expertise … Read more
Team Ireland claimed 4 wins on the second day of boxing at the 77th Strandja Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. A tournament opening win for Team Ireland’s Daina Moorehouse. She boxed her Last 32 bout against Mungunsaran Balsan of Mongolia and came away with the 3-2 win. Judges scored the bout 30:27; 29:28; 29:28; 28:29; 28:29. … Read more
A tough opening day for Team Ireland at the 77th Strandja Memorial Tournament, but three key wins picked up along the way. A statement win for 70kg Terry McEntee, who took on Ahmet Pekel of Turkey. Terry battled back from a 4-1 1st round score against him, to claim the second unanimously and then the … Read more
Boxing Ireland’s 20-strong Strandja team have learned their path to the podium, with the completion of the draw this evening. In all, 209 men and 129 women are contesting the tournament, Europe’s oldest multi-nations competition. Held in Sofia, Bulgaria and beginning on February 23rd, Strandja regularly attracts top talent from 5 continents, and this year’s … Read more