Battling Irish quintet hot on medal trail

Five Irish boxers will each be fighting for at least a bronze medal at the AIBA World Elite Men’s Championships in Kazakhstan today.

Battling Irish quintet  hot on medal trail

Joe Ward and Paddy Barnes blasted their way into the quarter-finals with last-16 wins yesterday but Sean McComb bowed out.

Barnes advanced with a stunning first round stoppage of Simon Nzioki in the 52kg class. The Kenyan went down under a sweeping left hook 1:26 into the first and the referee waved it off.

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