Kieran Molloy wins Pavlyukov Youth Memorial in Russia

Kieran Molloy claimed gold at the Pavlyukov Youth Memorial in Anapa, Russia today after completely outclassing Cuban light-welter Damien Sifonte-Lescay.
The Oughterard BC ace, a World Junior bronze medallist, nailed a 30-27 decision across the board from all three judges at the tournament known as the “Mini World Championships.”
Today’s win completes a hat-trick for Irish boxing as Willie Donoghue and Brendan Irvine won Pavlyukov Memorial gold in 2015 and 2014.
Ireland, courtesy of Molloy and European Youth champion Michael Nevin, will be bringing home gold and bronze from Anapa.
Amhran na bhFiann has received many an airing at the Black Sea holiday resort in international competition in recent years, and Irish team manager Gerry O’Mahony was thrilled to hear the Irish national anthem again today.
The Boys in Green have been in training camp and competition with the top boxing nations in world in Anapa for 11 days. International Youth boxing is building up toward the World Youth Championships in St Petersburg, Russia in November.
Team Ireland are due to arrive home via Dublin Airport at 9.10pm tomorrow evening (Terminal 2).