Dean Walsh eyes title hat-trick of National belts

Irish senior light-welterweight champion Dean Walsh, is determined to maintain his domestic success without uncle Billy in his corner after a quarter-final win in the 2016 National Elite Championships.

The 21-year-old Wexford native claimed a 3-0 unanimous points win over Benaldo Marime, of Holy Trinity Belfast, on Saturday night, and is now aiming for a hat-trick of national senior titles.

The 2016 Irish senior championships are being held early to avoid a busy international schedule in the new year, in the build-up to the Rio Olympics. The competition will also act as a selection tool for the Games.