Mullingar Elite started our campaign with six boxers entered into the Junior Cadet Championships three weeks ago. Each boxer gave their all in each fight; some were successful, while others were very unlucky not to reach the final.
Christopher Nevin gave a great display on day one, using his range and connecting with solid punches. However, after the three rounds, the judges favoured his opponent from Portlaoise. Paddy Nevin secured his first win of the tournament and progressed to day two.
On day two, Paddy Nevin, Pat Nevin, and John Joe Nevin all faced tough fights against competitors from Munster, Ulster, and Connaught, ultimately claiming victories.
Day three saw Paddy Nevin, Ronan Charles, Pat Nevin, and John Joe Nevin in action. Pat Nevin delivered a masterclass performance to defeat a skilled opponent from Cork. Ronan Charles followed with an impressive win against a contender from the North.
John Joe Nevin, in the club’s opinion, was unfairly judged in a 3-2 split decision, with all our coaches believing he had done enough to win. Meanwhile, Paddy Nevin faced a grudge match with a two-time Irish champ whom he had beaten two weeks prior in the Neilstown Boxcup. It was the fight of the day, with both boxers going toe-to-toe from the first bell, but once again, the 3-2 split decision favored Paddy’s opponent.
- Day four, the finals day, saw us with three kids left. First up was Pat Nevin, facing Oskar Poreski from Sacre Coeur BC, Wexford, a two-time Irish champion. Nevin started fast, catching Oskar with clean shots and picking up valuable points. In round two, Nevin used his jab effectively and maintained pressure. Round three was Nevin’s best, leaving no doubt about his victory, which was announced as unanimous.
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