The 2023 Irish-Boxing.com Awards are up and operating and it’s now time to rejoice the brains within the nook.
This award is known as after the late, nice Paddy Hyland Snr and has been received by Dee Walsh the final two years in a row.
Completely each coach in Eire, each newbie and professional deserves huge recognition and credit score
There are honourable mentions for the likes of Packie Collins and Pete Taylor who boast massive stables of fighters whereas Shaun Kelly and Ian Mahood have been concerned in some massive fights. Then there’s the likes of Damien McKenna who led Holy Household to 4 elite titles in ONE NIGHT and absolutely the medal manufacturing unit in-built Mullingar by Olympian Johnny Joyce.
We merely can’t nominate the handfuls and dozens of trainers on the market and, for the needs of those awards,there are THREE cornermen this 12 months which have stood out for us.
Different classes:Professional Debut of the 12 months
Votes are restricted to at least one per IP tackle
Zaur AntiaHonoured this 12 months with the OFI President’s Award, the Georgian genius noticed FIVE Irish fighters medal on the European Video games in Poland (and qualify for the Olympics within the course of) with Aoife O’Rourke and Kellie Harrington claiming gold. Enterprise as traditional for the large man.
Andy LeeThe Limerick former world champion has reinvigorated Jason Quigley, guided Paddy Donovan to the cusp of stardom, and simply days in the past masterminded one of many largest wins of the 12 months for Joseph Parker over Deontay Wilder.
Dee WalshIt’s been yet one more unbeaten 12 months for the Belfast coach. 2023 noticed Conor Quinn step as much as title degree together with an Irish title for Colm Murphy and a Féile headliner win for Padraig McCrory amongst others.
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Voting will stay open till Saturday January sixth, with outcomes being introduced on Sunday January seventh.
Better of luck to all of the nominees!