20-year-old Dubliner beats Spain’s Enmanual Reyes Pla despite losing first round; Kellie Harrington to fight for gold
On the fight he said: “I enjoyed that right to the final minute, I was smiling the whole way through it. The first round I came out strong because I knew he’d tire, but I ended up losing the first round.
“I’ve a long time now until the Olympics to really focus in and mature as an elite boxer. It’ll fly around but I’m looking forward to it, at least I can focus on the Olympics.’ Harrington dominated her semi-final clash against France’s Estelle Mossely, taking a unanimous decision win in the lightweight category to power through to Saturday’s final against Natalia Shadrina of Serbia.
Speaking afterwards a pleased Harrington said: “I was nervous going in there but also felt excited. It’s the best with the best and that always makes you perform a little bit better, I felt good in there, so I’m happy enough.”
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