Irish Boxing Results: World Championships Mixed Start
- liverpool, England - September 4, 2025 - Team ireland experienced a rollercoaster of emotions at the World Boxing Championships held at the M&S Bank Arena, with Jennifer Lehane...
- Jennifer Lehane delivered a commanding performance in the women's 54kg division, securing a unanimous 5-0 victory over poland's Wiktoria Rogalinska.
- adam Hession, co-captain of the Irish team alongside Aoife O'Rourke, faced a narrow 4-1 defeat against Australia's jacob Cassar in the men's 60kg category.
Irish Boxers Experience Mixed Fortunes at World Championships
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liverpool, England – September 4, 2025 - Team ireland experienced a rollercoaster of emotions at the World Boxing Championships held at the M&S Bank Arena, with Jennifer Lehane advancing while Adam hession and Kelyn Cassidy saw their campaigns cut short.
Lehane dominates to Advance
Jennifer Lehane delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 54kg division, securing a unanimous 5-0 victory over poland’s Wiktoria Rogalinska. Lehane, representing Meath, controlled the bout despite Rogalinska’s persistent holding tactics. The win propels Lehane into the round of 16, where she will face a sterner test against America’s Yoseline Perez on Monday. Perez, hailing from Houston, is expected to provide a meaningful step up in competition.
Hession’s Close Fight Ends in Disappointment
adam Hession, co-captain of the Irish team alongside Aoife O’Rourke, faced a narrow 4-1 defeat against Australia’s jacob Cassar in the men’s 60kg category. The Galway native started strong, leading 3-2 after an energetic first round. However, Cassar rallied, turning the tide to secure the win in what was a closely contested match.
cassidy Falls Short After Strong Start
Kelyn Cassidy also experienced a heartbreaking loss, falling 3-2 to noel Pacheco of the Dominican Republic in the men’s