'Pure class': Kellie Harrington's family delight as boxer makes Olympics history 

Kellie Harrington celebrates after beating Angie Paola Valdes Pana. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Kellie Harrington celebrates after beating Angie Paola Valdes Pana. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Kellie Harrington’s family have said they are "so proud" of their history-making daughter at the Olympics in Paris. 

The boxer secured a unanimous decision win over Columbian Angie Paola Valdes Pana on Wednesday night, guaranteeing her at least a bronze medal.

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