WATCH: Paddy Barnes loses bid for WBC flyweight title

Irish boxer Paddy Barnes has lost his bid for a first professional world title at Windsor Park this evening.

.@paddyb_ireland is on his way to ring to challenge for the WBC Flyweight Championship.

LIVE now on BT Sport 1! #RosalesBarnes pic.twitter.com/kl20ozVN79

— eir Sport (@eirSport) August 18, 2018

The two-time Olympic bronze medalist was defeated by reigning WBC flyweight champion Cristofer Rosales.

The Belfast native traded blows well with Rosales before a hard body shot by the Nicaraguan saw him sink to his feet - losing by knockout in the third round.

Cristofer Rosales retains his WBC Flyweight Championship with a devestating body shot to stop Paddy Barnes. #RosalesBarnes pic.twitter.com/U4VSqgJj1t

— eir Sport (@eirSport) August 18, 2018

Carl Frampton headlines the card in a featherweight clash with Luke Jackson later this evening.

- Digital desk