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30/07/2021
Belfast Boxer Secures Olympic Medal
Belfast boxer Aidan Walsh is now guaranteed an Olympic medal after a quarterfinal win against Merven Clair of Mauritius.
The team Ireland fighter came out on top with a 4-1 split decision at the Tokyo Olympics in the welterweight division, meaning he has secured himself at least a bronze medal.
Three judges gave the fight 30-27 to Walsh, one 29-28 and the last scored it 29-28 to Clair.
Walsh will meet Britain's Pat McCormack on Sunday for a spot in the final. In previous meetings at the Commonwealth Games, World Championship and European qualifiers, number one seed McCormack defeated the Irishman.
The pair will fight at 4.03am UK time.
The team Ireland fighter came out on top with a 4-1 split decision at the Tokyo Olympics in the welterweight division, meaning he has secured himself at least a bronze medal.
Three judges gave the fight 30-27 to Walsh, one 29-28 and the last scored it 29-28 to Clair.
Walsh will meet Britain's Pat McCormack on Sunday for a spot in the final. In previous meetings at the Commonwealth Games, World Championship and European qualifiers, number one seed McCormack defeated the Irishman.
The pair will fight at 4.03am UK time.
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