Three Irish boxers will compete in quarter-final action at the 2023 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday, November 2nd.Jude Gallagher, Sean Kennelly, and Roise Tannam are all vying for a spot in the semi-finals and a guaranteed medal.
This marks a significant step for the Irish team, building on a strong showing in the early rounds of the tournament. The World Championships are a crucial qualifying event for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, adding extra weight to each bout. Success for these athletes not only secures national pride but also brings them closer to representing Ireland on the Olympic stage.
Lightweight Jude Gallagher (Raphoe BC) faces Uzbekistan’s Abdulla Turdiev.Kennelly (St. Michael’s BC), competing in the 92kg+ super heavyweight division, will take on Spain’s Ayoub chahbar. Roise Tannam (Portlaoise BC), boxing in the 57kg category, will battle against Algeria’s Ichrak Chaib.The quarter-final matches begin at 15:00 local time (10:00 Irish time). Live streaming is available on the IBA website: https://www.iba.sport/.
