In a highly entertaining and disputed match, which included recovery time for an accidental low blow, the final of the Sparring Under 14 Lightweight Category was decided.
They met for Argentina Nazareno Salvatierra and Christian McCabe representing Ireland with boisterous fans cheering on the youngsters. Let us remember that the two countries traveled with large delegations to the Netherlands, which gave encouragement to the young people.
The victory finally went to Christian who was celebrated by his father the Master Chris McCabe who is one of the Coahs of the Irish team.
After consecrating himself World Champion in his category, Chistrian assured that this meant a lot to him but that “I never thought I was going to win, I just came here and now this.”