Irish boxers hit training camp

THE IRISH boxing team have taken their preparations for the world championships to a new level at a training camp in France.

After touching down on Monday they were taken to a military base in Fontainebleau where they joined the French world championship boxing team at a training camp.

Roy Sheahan was able to take a full part in the training sessions. He had not been able to spar since the Ukraine tournament after damaging his hand.