Brendan Irvine earns first medal for Ireland at Baku

Brendan Irvine battled from behind to land Ireland’s first ever European games medal in Baku, Azerbaijan, yesterday.

Brendan Irvine earns first medal for Ireland at Baku
Tue, 23 Jun, 2015 - 01:00
Dave Hooper

The 19-year-old Belfast man overcame hometown favourite Salman Alizada and a partisan crowd. Winning a split decision 29-28, 28-29, 29-28.

“I knew it was going to be tough,” admitted Irvine.

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