Billy Walsh predicts more records for ‘fantastic’ Irish boxers

Ireland’s boxing head coach Billy Walsh declared the European Games a total success and believes this Irish team can break more records.

“It’s fantastic” grinned Walsh. “This team has a habit of setting records and this team, a new team, have done just that. It’s fantastic to see, the abundance of talent that we have at home.

“Look at the talent that’s not here with us, Olympic medallists, so it’s great to see new kids on the block cutting their teeth,” grinned Walsh, celebrating a double gold within 90 minutes from Katie Taylor and Michael O’Reilly on Saturday.