Sweeney beat Bulgaria’s Zlatislava Chukanova on a 4-1 split decision.
MAYO’S SHANNON SWEENEY was crowned European champion on Saturday afternoon as she took gold in the light flyweight division in Belgrade.
Advertisement The St Anne’s BC, Westport fighter — who won bronze in the 48kg division at the 2022 championships in Budva — claimed her first European elite title, as well as the $15,000 first prize on offer.
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