Paddy Barnes
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Patrick Barnes, more commonly known as Paddy Barnes, (born 9 April 1987) is an Irish amateur boxer
from Belfast
, County Antrim
, Northern Ireland
.
Barnes represented Ireland
in the light-flyweight division at the 2008 Olympics
in Beijing
, China
, where he won a bronze medal
.
in Belfast and won the Ulster
title in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He has faced Jimmy Moore from the St. Francis club in Limerick
in each of his national finals being runner up in 2006 but winning the All-Ireland title 2007 and 2008.
at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
. Barnes was defeated in the quarter finals by Swaziland
's Simanga Shiba
, although Barnes had been leading at the half way point.
which stopped him from winning a medal, later that year in July, Barnes competed at the Commonwealth Federation Championships in Liverpool
, England
.
Both Barnes and fellow Irish fighter Eamon O’Kane won gold medals in their respective divisions at the event. Barnes defeated India's Nanao Singh in his final.
in Chicago
Barnes missed out on a bronze medal after he was defeated by China's Zou Shiming
in the quarter finals, Zou went on to win the gold medal
. However, Barnes qualified for the 2008 Olympics by virtue of getting to the quarter finals.
. Barnes won a bronze medal after he was again defeated by Shiming Zou, this time in the semi-final, in a match where replays showed some of Barnes landed punches counted as points for Zou.
. Barnes, a 4–1 winner over Azerbijan's Elvin Mamishzade, was 1–0 up at the end of the first round, 3–1 ahead at the end of the second and sealed the victory with a final point in the third for 4–1.
in the light flyweight division
. He won the gold medal, defeating Namibia's Jafet Uutoni 8–4 in the final.
Amateur boxing
Amateur boxing is practised at the collegiate level, at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and in many other venues sponsored by amateur boxing associations. Amateur boxing bouts are short in duration and fighters wear head protection, so this type of competition prizes point-scoring rather...
from Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, County Antrim
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
.
Barnes represented Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
in the light-flyweight division at the 2008 Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in Beijing
Beijing
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, China
China
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, where he won a bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
.
Provincial and national titles
Barnes, represents the Holy Family ABCHoly Family
The Holy Family consists of the Child Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph.The Feast of the Holy Family is a liturgical celebration in the Roman Catholic Church in honor of Jesus of Nazareth, his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his foster father, Saint Joseph, as a family...
in Belfast and won the Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
title in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He has faced Jimmy Moore from the St. Francis club in Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
in each of his national finals being runner up in 2006 but winning the All-Ireland title 2007 and 2008.
2006 Commonwealth Games
Barnes represented Northern Ireland at the 2006 Commonwealth GamesNorthern Ireland at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Northern Ireland was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a team of 64 athletes.-Medals:-Silver:* Lawn Bowls Men's Triples: Mark McPeak, Jeremy Henry, Neil Booth.* David Beattie for the men's individual trap in Shooting.-Men's:...
at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Boxing at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Boxing at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. It was one of the male-only sports at the Commonwealth Games, the other being Rugby Sevens.- Boxing medal count :-Flyweight 51 kg:-Semifinal Bout 194:...
. Barnes was defeated in the quarter finals by Swaziland
Swaziland
Swaziland, officially the Kingdom of Swaziland , and sometimes called Ngwane or Swatini, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa, and to the east by Mozambique...
's Simanga Shiba
Swaziland at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Swaziland is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials.-Medals:-Bronze:* Simanga Shiba, Boxing, Light Flyweight 48 kg...
, although Barnes had been leading at the half way point.
2007 EU Championships
In 2007, Barnes suffered an eye injury the EU ChampionshipsEuropean Union Amateur Boxing Championships
The European Union Amateur Boxing Championships is an annual competition for amateur boxers from the European Union and its candidate countries . The championships are organised by the continent's governing body, the European Boxing Confederation . The first edition of the men's tournament took...
which stopped him from winning a medal, later that year in July, Barnes competed at the Commonwealth Federation Championships in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Both Barnes and fellow Irish fighter Eamon O’Kane won gold medals in their respective divisions at the event. Barnes defeated India's Nanao Singh in his final.
2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships
At the World Championships2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships
The 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships were held in Chicago, United States from October 23, 2007 to November 3, 2007. It was held at the UIC Pavilion. It was the biggest World Championships in AIBA history. The championships were originally awarded to Moscow...
in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
Barnes missed out on a bronze medal after he was defeated by China's Zou Shiming
Zou Shiming
Zou Shiming is the most successful amateur boxer from the People's Republic of China. He has won three world titles in 2005, 2007 and 2011 and the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Light flyweight division.-Career:...
in the quarter finals, Zou went on to win the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
. However, Barnes qualified for the 2008 Olympics by virtue of getting to the quarter finals.
- 1st Round – defeated Choi Jon Chuk (
North KoreaNorth KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
) 33–19 - Round of 32 – defeated Sadegh Zade Faraj (
IranIranIran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
) RSCO3 (30–10) - Round of 16 – defeated Kenji Ohkubo (
JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
) 24–6 - Quarter final – lost to Zou ShimingZou ShimingZou Shiming is the most successful amateur boxer from the People's Republic of China. He has won three world titles in 2005, 2007 and 2011 and the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Light flyweight division.-Career:...
(
ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
) 8–22
2008 Olympics
Barnes won Ireland's first medal of the 2008 games by winning his quarter final bout in the light flyweight divisionBoxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Light flyweight
The Light Flyweight class in the boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics competition is the lightest class. Light flyweights were limited to those boxers weighing less than 48 kilograms ....
. Barnes won a bronze medal after he was again defeated by Shiming Zou, this time in the semi-final, in a match where replays showed some of Barnes landed punches counted as points for Zou.
- Round of 32 – bye
- Round of 16 – defeated José Luis MezaJose Luis MezaJosé Luis Meza is a boxer from Ecuador who qualified for the Olympics 2008 at light-flyweight.-Career:Meza is the youngest of 10 brothers....
14–8 - Quarter final – defeated Łukasz Maszczyk 11–5
- Semi final – lost to Zou ShimingZou ShimingZou Shiming is the most successful amateur boxer from the People's Republic of China. He has won three world titles in 2005, 2007 and 2011 and the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Light flyweight division.-Career:...
0–15
2010 European Amateur Boxing Championships
On 12 June 2010, Barnes won the gold medal in the light flyweight division at the 2010 European Amateur Boxing Championships2010 European Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 2010 European Amateur Boxing Championships was held in Moscow, Russia from June 4 to June 13, 2010. It was the 38th edition of this biennial competition organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing, EUBC.- Medal winners:...
. Barnes, a 4–1 winner over Azerbijan's Elvin Mamishzade, was 1–0 up at the end of the first round, 3–1 ahead at the end of the second and sealed the victory with a final point in the third for 4–1.
2010 Commonwealth Games
Barnes represented Northern Ireland at the 2010 Commonwealth GamesNorthern Ireland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Northern Ireland were represented at the 2010 Commonwealth Games by the Commonwealth Games Council for Northern Ireland. The team went by the abbreviation NIR and used the Ulster Banner as its flag and Londonderry Air as the victory anthem.-Medalists:...
in the light flyweight division
Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Talkatora Stadium. The training venue for the event was in Delhi University 4 Rings. The events took place on 5 - 11 , 13 October 2010.-Medal summary:-Medals table:Key:-Participating nations:...
. He won the gold medal, defeating Namibia's Jafet Uutoni 8–4 in the final.
- Round of 16 – defeated Iain Butcher 4–2
- Quarter final – defeated Andrew Moloney 5–3
- Semi final – defeated Amandeep Singh 5–0
- Final – defeated Jafet Uutoni 8–4