Tokyo gold-medal winner attempts to open Olympic account against unseeded Italian boxer Alessia Mesiano
in Paris. The most recognisable face on the Irish team makes the first defence of the gold medal she won in Tokyo three years ago at theThe lightweight competition attracted some controversy this week when Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore failed a drug test and was sent home. Seeded four, she was on the other side of the draw from Harrington.
“She’s brilliant. She’s in a good place. She’s happy,” said Irish team coach Damian Kennedy. “It’s been a brilliant, positive atmosphere, Saarbrucken was brilliant, everything about the camp and the preparation has been perfect. Kellie, mentally, is in a great place, and she’s ready.” “Kellie’s a professional, Kellie does everything perfect, so she is finalising her taper like the rest of the guys who are entering the competition,” added Kennedy.
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