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The Co. Derry Presentation show took place at the Maldron Hotel on Friday night. Pic by Tom Heaney, nwpresspics
The Maldron Hotel was the setting for one of the best tournaments seen in the city for years last Friday night with boxing fans wowed by the talent on display.
Fans were treated to 14 star-studded contests that featured several Ulster and Irish champions as well as some serious up and coming talent and it proved to be a night not for the faint-hearted.
Local clubs were front and centre for this presentation show which was billed as a ‘Co. Derry vs. Ulster Select’ competition, and there were memorable performances throughout.
From St. Joseph’s, Cahir Duffy was on form in his Boy 1, 40kg bout, defeating Jacob Peoples from Flow Boxing Club. Club mate Joe Cunningham, fighting at Youth 70kg, also had a good night as he defeated Dunfanaghy’s Jack Boyle.
From Oakleaf, at Boy 3, 35kgs, Joshua Cairns showed all his skill in his victory over Domacagh Bergan from Keady, while his club mate Tom McDaid, fighting at Under 18, 57kg, starred as he defeated Riley Doherty from Raphoe.
At Boy 3, 60kg, Ring’s Cahir O’Doherty, defeated Sean Hughes from Skerries Portrush as the local boxers all showed the fighting spirit and determination that is sure to take them into bright futures in the sport.
It was also a night of recognition at the Maldron Hotel, as Ulster Elite Champions Carleigh Irving and Jack Harkin received ‘Best Elite’ Awards for their magnificent achievements in the past 12 months.
Oakleaf coach Eugene ‘Budge’ O’Kane received the ‘Best Coach’ Award and to top a great night for Oakleaf, club secretary and club founder Eugene O’Kane received a ‘Service’s to Sport’ Award from The Mayor Patricia Logue and Councill0r Sandra Duffy.
Star of the Sea Secretary Jim Knox received the ‘Services to Boxing’ award while Star of the Sea’s Sam Tsui won the ‘Senior Boxer of the Year’ award.
Good luck to all the boxers who are now going to Roscommon this weekend to fight for All-Ireland titles.
RESULTS
Boy 1, 40kg
Cahir Duffy, St. Joseph’s, defeated Jacob Peoples, Flow Boxing Club
Girl 3, 34k
Clare McStocker, Loup BC defeated Cory McFadden, Dunfanaghy
Boy 3 35kg
Joshua Cairns, Oakleaf defeated Domacagh Bergan, Keady
Youth163kg
Ed Stokes, St John's, Swatragh defeated Niall OKane, Ring BC
Boy 3, 60kg
Cahir O’Doherty, Ring, BC defeated Sean Hughes, Skerries Portrush
Under18, 57kg
Tom McDaid, Oakleaf defeated Riley Doherty, Raphoe BC
Youth 70kg
Joe Cunningham, St Joseph's defeated Jack Boyle, Dunfanaghy
Senior 70kg
Cody Peoples, Flow BC, defeated James Turner, St. John's BC
Senior 80kg
Sam Tusi, SOTS, defeated Rui Patrick, Skerries BC
Elite 75kg
Conor McKerian, Castleblaney, defeated Eoghan Quinn, St John's.
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