"Ireland can become the number one boxing nation in the world"

NEWLY elected Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) President Pat Ryan believes that Ireland should aim for the top of the tree in world boxing.

The ambitious new President was elected at the IABA Annual Convention in Ennis, Clare yesterday. Joe Hernon was elected Vice President.

The duo replace Tommy Murphy and Sean Canavan, who are stepping down after years of loyal service in the positions.