Sports News Report
League: BoxingSport: BoxingCountry: GlobalCategory: Scores & Results

Michaela Walsh withdraws from World Boxing Cup due to illness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:38 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Michaela Walsh withdraws from World Boxing Cup due to illness
Summary

Michaela Walsh has withdrawn from the World Boxing Cup in China due to illness. The 33-year-old boxer was scheduled to compete in the women's 57kg category but became unwell during her training camp. Despite this setback, she is expected to recover in time for the Commonwealth Games next month in Glasgow, where she aims to defend her title. Other competitors from Team Ireland also faced early exits; Jon McConnell withdrew with an injury, while Jack Marley and Adam Hession lost their opening bouts.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •Michaela Walsh ruled out of World Boxing Cup due to illness.
  • •She was set to compete in the women's 57kg class.
  • •Walsh expects to return for the Commonwealth Games in July.
  • •Jon McConnell also withdrew with an unspecified injury.
  • •Jack Marley and Adam Hession lost their opening bouts in China.
Latest Updates
  • 8:38 AMYahoo Sports — Walsh ruled out of World Boxing Cup with illness
What they're saying
"

Team Ireland's Michaela Walsh has been ruled out of the World Boxing Cup in China through illness.

Related Teams & Leagues
BoxingBoxing

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days