Paddy Barnes named in Feliks Stamm squad
By Bernard O’Neill – IABA Press Officer
Two-time Olympic medallist Paddy Barnes, pictured, has been named in a six-strong squad for the Feliks Stamm tournament in Poland.
Barnes will line out at flyweight at the tournament.
Current European Games gold, silver and bronze medallists Michael O’Reilly, Brendan Irvine and Sean McComb have also been named in the squad, along with Ceire Smith and Wayne Kelly.
Boxing begins on September 9th in Warsaw. Please see below attachment for tournament schedule.
Irish squad
49kg Brendan Irvine (St Pauls)
51kg Ceire Smith (Cavan)
52kg Paddy Barnes (Holy Family)
60kg Sean McComb (Holy Trinity)
64kg Wayne Kelly (Mullingar Elite)
75kg Michael O’Reilly (Portlaoise)
Team Manager: Billy O’Connor
Coaches; Billy Walsh: and Zauri Antia
Physiotherapist: Ursula Brooks
R/J: Larry Durand