Boxing event at Guildhall on Friday

Competing in the Ulster Intermediate Championships in Belfast on Friday next, the woman boxer with Eglinton ABC will be weighed in on Sunday and will find out who her competitor will be after that.

Just three weeks after her unanimous win in Belfast over Donna Owens from Derrylin, Stacey said she was working hard on her fitness levels: “I have been focusing on my fitness and developing my skills in the ring. I am aware that I will be fighting a more experienced opponent and while it is daunting I am also looking forward to it.”

On Saturday of last week 11-year-old Cathal McLaughlin of Eglinton ABC, was in the right for the Ulster Nine Counties tournament in Monaghan.

It was only McLaughlin’s second fight, and he made it through to the semi-finals, but unfortunately did not secure a place in the final.

Nevertheless, his coach, Jim Knox, paid tribute to the young fighter, saying: “He did very well to get through to the final, but unfortunately came up against a very strong boy who prevented him securing a place in the final. That said we are proud of his efforts and Cathal will live to fight another day.”

Meanwhile, on Friday the Guildhall will be the venue for a boxing tournament.

The ‘Co Derry v Scotland’ tournament will features 12 fights in the Great Hall, which will include top local talent, including Connor Coyle and Mark Mclaughlin, as well as Eglinton ABC’s Mickey Devine.

Tickets, priced at £10, are available at the door or through any of the boxing clubs in the county.