Jamie Grey boxes his way to Senior Open title

Last Friday was a good night for Jamie Grey in Belfast where he claimed an Ulster title by unanimous decision when he got the better of a local Belfast boxer. There were also positive performances from other up-and-coming club and established St Monica’s club members, Daryl Fox and James McGuinness

Head clash but decision clear

The St Monica’s Boxing Club fighter, Jamie Grey, lifted the Ulster Senior 63.5kg Open Title in Crumlin Sports and Social Club in Belfast on Friday Night with a win over Luke Mooreglass from Holy Trinity in Belfast. The contest was stopped in the second round with a clash of heads. However, all judges awarded Jamie the winner.

"Jamie was controlling from the first round with some great jabs followed up with a strong back hand,” said Jamie’s coach Owen Murphy after the victory. But there were also some concerns regarding an eye injury he sustained during the fight.

"He rattled his opponent twice in the first round with a back hand. With a cut on his eye, it’s a worrying time for us as he has a training camp next week with the Spanish Elite at Jordanstown,” added his coach.

“We are also unsure about the Irish Senior Championship next weekend, and we will be taking medical advice on this.”

McGuinness comes close

The club also had James McGuinness fighting in the 75kg Open final against Peter Convery from St John’s in Derry. It was a close call for James, but ultimately he narrowly lost out on a 3/2 split decision.

His coach Dessie Toman was disappointed at the result, but proud of the performance from his boxer.

“James left it all in the ring and we felt he was unlucky to lose out with a split decision but as always, we'll regroup in the club this week,” said