Boxing is one of the oldest traditional Olympic sports, dating back to 688 BC. The sport of amateur boxing as we know it came into being in the 19th century and is seen as the more scientific cousin to traditional professional boxing.
Amateur boxing contests are overseen by a solitary Referee and scored by three judges.
Victory is awarded to the winning boxer based on the following criteria:
Number of blows on the target area
Domination of the bout by technical/tactical superiority
Competitiveness
Of course, contests can also be awarded in the instance of a knockout (KO,) technical knockout (TKO,) or if the Referee decides to stop the contest (RSC.)
To participate in this sport an athlete must enhance their athleticism, concentration, discipline and their knowledge of the skills available. Sportsmanship is paramount.
The University of Galway Boxing Club facilitates student-athletes of all levels; from the complete beginner to Senior-Elite competitors. The University Sports Unit are continuously striving to improve facilities and resources to keep the Club at the fore of Irish Third Level boxing. Students are welcome to train for fitness and enjoyment as there is no requirement to compete.
Unviersity of Galway Boxing Club has a proud history having produced several noteworthy competitors.
A number of elite athletes have represented the University over the years and this is reflected in the impressive list of Club achievements.
However one of the Clubs greatest accolades was achieved by two former NUI Galway Boxing Club members: Paul Geoghegan and Daniel Sweeney, who founded the Irish Amateur Third-Level Boxing Association (IATBA,) the regulatory body which oversees all Inter varsity boxing on behalf of the IABA.
This has ushered in a new era for inter varsity boxing and NUI Galway have been proudly represented each year at the National Championships.
2011
Winners NUI Galway Sports Connect Alumni Leadership award 2011
2012
IABA Novice All-Ireland Championships
Stephen Lynam - N91+ Kg (Silver)
2013
IABU Championships
David Lynam - J91Kg (Gold)
Jack Higgins - J67Kg (Gold)
Parnell Watters - J64Kg (Gold)
John Evans J60Kg (Silver)
IATBA Championships
Ryan Dervan - S75Kg (Gold)
David Lynam - N91Kg (Gold)
Keiran Farrell - N67Kg (Silver)
IABA National Intermediate Championships
Eamon Tighe - 81Kg (Silver)
2014
IATBA Championships
Ryan Dervan - S75kg (Gold)
Eamon Tighe - S81Kg (Silver)
Ryan Harkin - I75Kg (Gold)
David Martin - I64Kg (Silver)
Jack Higgins - N67Kg (Silver)
Caoimhe Maguire - N60Kg (Gold)
IABA National Intermediate Championships
Ryan Dervan - 75Kg (Gold)
2015
IATBA Championships
Michelle Chambers - FS60Kg (Gold)
Jack Higgins - FN67Kg (Silver)
2019
IATBA Championships
Darren O Connor NJ63 (Gold)
Joanne Malone FN66 (Gold)
Sibh Greene FNS66 (Gold)
Aisling Parra Haren FN63 (Silver)
Birmingham University Box Cup
Darren O Connor N64 (Gold)
Sibh Greene N66 (Silver)
IABA Novice All-Ireland Championships
Darren O Connor 64kg (Gold)
IABA Connacht Championships
Cian Doheny N69 (Silver)
Darren O Connor S63 (Silver)
Aaron Cosgrove N81 (Gold)
Venue: Training sessions are held in the sports hall at the Dangan NUIG Sports Pavilion, NUI Galway Regional Sports Centre, Lower Dangan, Galway.
We are now back for the 2024/25 season.
Training Times:
Monday 6:30 - 8:00pm
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00pm
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00pm
Training is open to all levels of fitness and skill. We love to see new faces, whether you've been boxing for years or are just looking for something new to try. We have boxers who compete at national level as well as newcomers looking to just train for fitness.
To begin training all that is needed are light clothes, comfortable gym shoes and a bottle of water.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NUIGalwayBoxingClub/?ref=bookmarks
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Email: boxing@clubs.universityofgalway.ie
