BOXING Triple Disappointment for Irish Boxers at the Czech Republic Multi Nations

18 May 2009


There was triple disappointment for Irish boxers at the Czech Republic Multi Nations tonight after Eric Donovan, Philip Sutcliffe and Con Sheehan lost out in Usti Nad Labem.

Donovan, the reigning Irish lightweight (60Kg) champion, was beaten 6-0 by World featherweight (57Kg) champion, Albert Selimov of Russia.

And Sutcliffe lost to 3-0 to Czech Republic light welterweight Zdenek Chadek.

Sheehan was beaten 3-2 on a count-back by Armenian, Tsoliak Ananikyan despite dominating the final round.

Tonight's results, combined with semi final placings from Carl Frampton and Declan Geraghty, mean that Ireland will be taking home three silver and two bronze medals from the 18 nation tournament.

Commentating on this evenings finals, Irish head coach Billy Walsh said that their objective had been achieved - but admitted that they was disappointed not to have taken home at least one gold.

He said: "I thought Con landed three clean right hands in the last round of his final but he didn't get the scores, Con, Eric and Philip, who was competing for the first time at senior international level, boxed very well and gave it everything they had."

"We were looking to get as much competition under out belts as possible out here ahead of next months European UnionChampionships in Denmark.

"We certainly achieved our objective in that respect as we got some quality bouts under our belts, although we are disappointed we did not win gold. We will go home now and re-build for Denmark."




Ustil Nad Labem Multi Nations Czech Republic

May 16th Finals

  • 60Kg: Eric Donovan (St Michael's Ath) lost to Albert Selimov (Russia) 0-6
  • 64Kg: Philip Sutcliffe (Crumlin) lost to Zdenek Chladek (Czech Republic) 0-3
  • 91Kg: Con Sheehan (Clonmel) lost to Tsoliak Ananikyan (Armenia) 1-1 c/b 2-3


May 15th Semi Finals

  • 51Kg: Declan Geraghty (Dublin Docklands) lost to Kharg Anwar (India) 1-1 c/b 2-3
  • 57Kg: Carl Frampton (Midland) lost to Ariak Ambartsumov (Russia) 2-3
  • 60Kg: Eric Donovan (St Michael's Athy) beat Adak Bhagwan (India) 5-2
  • 64Kg: Philip Sutcliffe (Crumlin) beat Ghkbat Kumar (India) 2-1
  • 91Kg: Con Sheehan (Clonmel) beat Ivan Romanov (Russia) 4-1


May 14th Quarter Finals

  • 54Kg: John Joe Nevin (Cavan) lost to Martin Parlagi (Slovakia) 2-2 c/b, 4-4, 0-5
  • 57Kg: Carl Frampton (Midland) beat Kek Khatsyhav (Belarus) 1-1, c/b 3-2
  • 60Kg: Eric Donovan (St Michael's Athy) beat Deni Levakov (Qatar) 5-0
  • 64Kg: Philip Sutcliffe (Crumlin) beat Hrachik Javakhyan (Armenia) 4-1
  • 69Kg: Willie McLaughlin (Illies GG) lost to Victor Bacski (Hungary) 1-2
  • 75Kg: Eamon O'Kane (Immaculata) lost to Andrik Hakobyan (Armenia) 5-8


(Last 16 & Q/F Results) May 13th

  • 51Kg: Declan Geraghty (Dublin Docklands) beat Victor Tashkarakov (Russia) 14-11 (Q/F)
  • 57Kg: Carl Frampton (Midland) beat Janos Mihaly (Hungary) 3-1
  • 60Kg: Eric Donovan (St Michael's Athy) beat Ara Paluzjan (Armenia) 6-2
  • 69Kg: Willie McLaughlin (Illies GG) beat Al Hadi (Qatar) 3-1
  • 91Kg: Con Sheehan (Clonmel) beat Manz Muntean (Moldova) 3-2 (Q/F)

 

Ustil Nad Labem Tournament Czech Republic May 12th/17th

  • 51Kg: Declan Geraghty (Dublin Docklands)
  • 54Kg: John Joe Nevin (Cavan)
  • 57Kg: Carl Frampton (Midland)
  • 60Kg: Eric Donovan (St Michael's Athy)
  • 64Kg: Philip Sutcliffe (Crumlin)
  • 69Kg: Willie McLaughlin (Illies GG)
  • 75Kg: Eamon O'Kane (Immaculata)
  • 91Kg: Con Sheehan (Clonmel)

 

  • Team Manager: Des Donnelly
  • Coaches: Billy Walsh & Zuar Antia
  • Physio: Scott Murphy
  • R&J: Martin Fennessey