Irish boxing trio target record haul at European Championships in Ukraine

Irish boxing could surpass its remarkable record at the last five European Championships in Kharkiv, Ukraine this weekend.

Joe Ward, Kurt Walker and Brendan Irvine, already guaranteed three bronze, are aiming to upgrade to at least silver in today’s semi-finals.

Ward struck double gold in 2011 and 2015 and has played a significant role in growing Ireland’s reputation as the top boxing nation in western Europe at the last four Continental Championships.