Irish 2008 Olympian John Joe Nevin and David Oliver Joyce both claimed gold at the European Union Championships in Cetniewo, Poland this afternoon.

IRISH boxers will be targeting half a dozen gold medals at the European Union Championships in Poland today.

IRELAND will have six boxers in action in the Olympic qualifying tournament quarter-finals in Pescara, Italy today after an exciting second day that saw the leading contenders go through with just two disappointments.

Irish captain Ken Egan, John Joe Nevin and Ross Hickey cruised into the quarter finals of the Olympic qualifiers in Pescara, Italy after recording comprehensive wins today.

DARREN SUTHERLAND put the finishing touches to a memorable week for the Irish boxers at the multi-nations tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, by stopping local hope Pol Urgoc Sanjin in the third round of their middleweight final to claim the gold medal.