There was defeat yesterday for St Bridget’s, Clonmany boxer Kyle McMonagle-Kearney in the National Junior Cadet Championships.
McMonagle-Kearney was beaten by Dubliner Ian Austin.
In a 43kgs quarter-final, Austin, from the Monkstown, took the unanimous decision from the judges at ringside.
Next Friday, two more Donegal punchers will be in quarter-final action.
Illies Golden Gloves’ Carleigh Irvine faces Ardnaree’s Sophia Elstrone at 46kgs.
And in a 48kgs quarter-final, Raphoe ABC man Aaron McDaid takes on Monkstown fighter Padraig Stapleton.
