TWO MORE IRISH boxers are one win away from a medal at the Women’s European Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro.
Both Shannon Sweeney and Caitlin Fryers advanced to their respective quarter-finals this afternoon, joining Kellie Harrington, Amy Broadhurst, Aoife O’Rourke, Michaela Walsh, Christina Desmond, Kaci Rock and Carly McNaul at the next stage.
Sweeney comfortably overcame Armenia’s Gayane Ter-Bargseghyan in the 48kg division; the dominant Mayo woman earning a unanimous decision win on her debut at the championships.
Fryars advanced after a serious battle with Savannah Stubley of England at 50kg. The Belfast native had to dig deep, clawing her way on top to secure a split-decision triumph.
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Two more Irish boxers advance to European Championship quarter-finals
TWO MORE IRISH boxers are one win away from a medal at the Women’s European Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro.
Both Shannon Sweeney and Caitlin Fryers advanced to their respective quarter-finals this afternoon, joining Kellie Harrington, Amy Broadhurst, Aoife O’Rourke, Michaela Walsh, Christina Desmond, Kaci Rock and Carly McNaul at the next stage.
Sweeney comfortably overcame Armenia’s Gayane Ter-Bargseghyan in the 48kg division; the dominant Mayo woman earning a unanimous decision win on her debut at the championships.
Fryars advanced after a serious battle with Savannah Stubley of England at 50kg. The Belfast native had to dig deep, clawing her way on top to secure a split-decision triumph.
Broadhurst, O’Rourke and Desmond one win away from European medals
Kellie Harrington books place in European Championship quarter-finals
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