Young boxer Burnett takes home gold

A teenager from North Belfast has won a gold medal at the Youth Olympics in Singapore.

Wed, 25 Aug, 2010 - 19:26

A teenager from North Belfast has won a gold medal at the Youth Olympics in Singapore.

Ryan Burnett defeated his opponent Salman Alizida from Azerbaijan this morning.

The 18-year-old who trains at the Holy Family club is the first Irish boxer to win the top prize at the event.

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