Walsh expects O’Neill to be in mix for Milan despite injury blow

DARREN O’NEILL will miss the Open Tournament which will be held at the National Stadium over the coming two weekends to help select the Irish boxing team for the world championships in Milan in September.

The Paulstown southpaw is a victim of his own progress, according to Irish head coach, Billy Walsh, who is convinced O’Neill will be in the mix when the team is being selected.

“Darren has made amazing progress over the past year,” he said. “And as a result of the way he is punching he has been having trouble with his hands.