Cronin’s bout in England cancelled

AT the Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester last weekend, there was disappointment for Cashen Vale’s Kevin Cronin, who was to compete in the Heavyweight Senior class of the International Golden Gloves Box-cup as the event was cancelled.

An official statement from UK Golden Gloves Box Cup read: “It is with deep regret and disappointment that the second day of the event has been cancelled. The intention of the UK Golden Gloves Box Cup was to provide young boxers with a platform to compete in an exciting and sustainable tournament.

“Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control and in the interests of the safety of the participants, officials and staff, the collaborative decision of all stakeholders to cut short and cancel day two, regrettably had to be taken.”

The Milltown native will be returning to London in June for the Haringey box cup. Following his bronze medal win in that event last year, Kevin will be hoping to bring back the gold this time.

Elsewhere. Cashen Vale’s Donacha Sayers bid for a second National Schoolboy crown was unsuccessful as he lost on a split decision to a former national champion, Bernie McDonaghy from the Dunfanaghy club in Donegal.

The 13-year-old Kilflynn star will return to the Stadium this Friday for the start of the Junior Cadets Championships. The winners in these championships will represent Ireland at the EUBC Schoolboys and Schoolgirls European Boxing Champions in Albina Bulgaria from May 21-May 30.