Castlerea boxers secure National Elite Championship titles
Lisa O'Rourke was crowned National Elite champion at 70KG as she defeated Evelyn Igharo.
Castlerea Boxing Club’s Aoife and Lisa O’Rourke were crowned National Elite Champions this evening.
Lisa faced a durable opponent in the form of Evelyn Igharo (Clann Naofa, Louth), but emerged the 5-0 winner to be crowned national champion at 70KG.
Meanwhile, Aoife claimed the 75KG after receiving a walkover.
In March, the Castlerea boxers both won silver medals at the World Championships as their run captured the attention of boxing fans far and wide.
Meanwhile, Dean Clancy, of the Sean McDermott Bocing Club is the 65kg National Elite Competition champ. Monivea BC’s Adam Hession is the National Elite Competition 60kg champion.
Olympians Michaela Walsh, Jenny Lehane and Grainne Walsh also claimed national titles.
