As always Jury's was completely sold out for our latest fight night.  Well done to all the fighters who took part, and thanks to everyone who helped out on the night.

The results are as follows:

• Owen O'Callaghan (Cork) vs Martin Ward (Pat McEvoy Gym, Galway)                   3x2 min, 60kg

This fight was stopped in the first round when Martin Ward hurt his leg and was unable to continue. 

 Winner: Owen O'Callaghan, TKO Round 1.

 

• Conor O'Regan (Cork) vs Barry Friel (Pat McEvoy Gym, Galway)                           3x2 min, 60kg

  A very good bout was had by both fighters, each of them showing great courage and determination.  However, Conor O'Regan was a little better on the night and took the judges decision.

  Winner: Conor O'Regan, Points.

• Brian Foley (Cork) vs Kevin Campbell (Dublin)                                                            3x2 min, 73kg

This fight was domintated from start to finish by Kevin Campbell who was by far the more aggressive of the two fighters.  In the third round Brian caught Kevin with a nice kick to the head which knocked the Dublin lad to the canvas.  However, he got back on his feet quickly, and soon caught Brian with a cracking punch which Brian could not recover from.

Winner: Kevin Campbell, TKO Round 3.

 

• Robert Ng (Cork) vs ?? (Mick Furey Gym, Galway)                                                     3x2 min, 64kg

Robert Ng took control of this fight right from the beginning and never gave the Galway fighter a chance to settle into the fight.  His dominance showed in the second round when the referee gave the Galway man 2 standing eight counts.  A well deserved victory for Robert.

Winner: Robert Ng, Points.

 

• Steven O'Connell (Cork) vs ??                                                                              3x2 min, 68kg

Steven used his height advantage well in this fight keeping his opponent out with good front kicks and punches.  He landed some nice high kicks during the fight and deserved the judges decision.

Winnner: Steven O'Connell, Points.

• Paddy Carmody (Kerry) vs Vasili Proslrobko (Belarus)                                      3x2min, 75kg

A close fight all the way through, which unfortunately had to be stopped very close to the end of the fight due to a cut opening up on Paddy Carmodys shin.  After examination by the doctor, it was decide that Paddy should not fight on.

Winner: Vasili Prosirobko, Referee Stops Contest.

 

• Louise Cab (Cork) vs Lain (Kerry)                                                                    3x2min, 64kg

In both these womens' first fight, Lain was much more aggressive and never allowed Louise to settle into the fight.  Louise received a standing eight count in the second round and the fight was stopped shortly afterwards.

Winner: Lain, TKO Second Round.

 

• Graham McIvar (Cork) vs Dave McGarrity (Dublin)                                           3x2min, 82kg

This was a close match where both fighter fought well and battled hard throughout the whole fight.  Graham McIvar worked that little bit harder throughout the fight and took the judges decision.

Winner: Graham McIvar, Points.

 

• Brendan O'Shea (Cork) vs David Lynch (Dundalk)                                           3x2min, 63kg

Both fighters started the fight well and had some good exchanges of kicks and punches in the first round.  However, Brendan finished the round stronger and the Dundalk fighter received a standing eight count at the end of the first.  Halfway through the second round, Lynch was knocked by a punch, and although he made it to his feet, was unable to carry on.

Winner: Brendan O'Shea, TKO 2nd Round.

 

• International Bout: Cathal O'Reilly (Cork) vs Robert Van Nemwelsan (Holland) 5x2min, 60kg

This was by far the best fight of the night, with both fighters giving it their all for the five rounds of the contest.  The fight was very even all the way through, and must have been a very hard contest for the judges.  The final decision went to Cathal O'Reilly - a well earned win.

Winner: Cathal O'Reilly, Points.

 

• Irish Title Fight: Maximillian Croitora (Dublin) vs Danny Sherry (Dundalk)    5x3min, 96kg - Full Thai Rules

The final fight of the night was for the Irish Heavyweight Title.  The first round started quickly with both fighters being very aggressive and hitting with all their power.  During the second round, the Dundalk fighter had a point deducted for a deliberate head-butt.  The fight was well contested by both fighters, and the judges decision went to the Dublin fighter, Maximillian Croitora.  Well done to him for defending his title.

Winner (Still Champion): Maximillian Croitora, Points.

 

Once again, well done to everybody who took part in the show.