THEY’RE AMONG THE best in the world when they step into the ring — but how would Ireland’s top boxers fare in a game of “Murderball”?
Olympic medallists John Joe Nevin and Michael Conlan were in action tonight as an Irish elite boxing selection, coached by Billy Walsh, took on the Irish Wheelchair Rugby team in Clontarf.
It was only an exhibition match but judging by the pictures, there was no shortage of big hits. Just ask Joe Ward.
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Michael Conlan got the arms working:
Sean McComb tries to pick a pass:
Jason Quigley keeps the ball away from Ger Scully:
Stephen Aylmer gets a hand in to tackle Ray Moylette:
Game of Murderball, Joe? Ireland's boxers tried wheelchair rugby tonight
THEY’RE AMONG THE best in the world when they step into the ring — but how would Ireland’s top boxers fare in a game of “Murderball”?
Olympic medallists John Joe Nevin and Michael Conlan were in action tonight as an Irish elite boxing selection, coached by Billy Walsh, took on the Irish Wheelchair Rugby team in Clontarf.
It was only an exhibition match but judging by the pictures, there was no shortage of big hits. Just ask Joe Ward.
Michael Conlan got the arms working:
Sean McComb tries to pick a pass:
Jason Quigley keeps the ball away from Ger Scully:
Stephen Aylmer gets a hand in to tackle Ray Moylette:
[All pics ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan]
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