Kellie Harrington through to final at European Games following dominant win over strong opponent
BOXER KELLIE HARRINGTON has today won a European Games silver medal, defeating former professional world champion and Rio Olympic champion Estelle Mossely of France on a unanimous decision, 5-0.
In a battle between the 2016 and 2021 Olympic champions at lightweight , Harrington dominated to power through to tomorrow’s final against Natalia Shadrina of Serbia. Harrington started strongly, taking the first round 4-1. She stepped it up in the second round, winning 5-0, before taking the last round 3-2 to secure a place in tomorrow’s gold medal fight.
Mosselly went pro in 2018 and has a 11-1 record, she returned to the amateur ranks earlier this year for a shot at a home Paris Games.Speaking afterwards, 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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