Westmeath duo in action this week as countdown continues to Olympic Games
Moate boxer Joe Ward and Mullingar's David Oliver Joyce will be in action in Dublin on Friday night as they continue their preparations for the Olympic Games in Rio.
The National Stadium is the venue for an evening of test matches between Team Ireland and a Russian selection. No scores will be kept in these test matches.
The event will be the Irish boxers' last outing before the opening bell for boxing at the 31st Olympiad on August 6.
World Elite silver medallist Ward; three-time European Union Elite champion Joyce; current World and European Elite champion Michael Conlan; and ex-European Elite champion Paddy Barnes are among those who will line out for the formidable Irish team against a top Russian selection.
A DJ and entertainment will be provided on the night, and the boxing begins at 7.30pm.
Admission for Friday’s test match is €10 for adults and €5 for children.