Write a commentFive Bosco ABC champions met the winners of the Derry/Donegal championships in the Ulster Finals in Newtownstewart following their Mid Ulster title wins last weekend.
Reining Irish Champion Jake Tucker defeated Ryan Ward from Convoy ABC 3-0 on the judges score cards to secure his second Ulster title in a row.
Jake showed tremendous skill to totally out class and out box his opponent and he has now has booked his spot in the national finals where he aims to retain his status as the number 1 in his age and weight in Ireland!!
Next in the Final was Neil Mathers looking to secure his second Ulster title in a row. Neil Had a tough challenge ahead of him as he had to overcome the reigning Irish Champion Lee Harkin form Illies Golden Gloves ABC. In an intense 3 rounds of top level boxing Neil won all three rounds to book his place in the national finals on a judges score of 3-0.
Also booking their places in the National finals were Riain Mullholland, Brendan Mc Parland and last years Irish Champion Kane Tucker. the lads won their Ulster title by way of walkovers.
Club head coach Adrian Patterson said "it takes alot of dedication and effort to reach this level of boxing. these young men dedicate alot to box at this level and I'm very proud as are all of our coaching staff."
The lads weigh in this Thursday in Toome for the All Ireland's.
