Moore battles on, but no joy for Murray

IRELAND’S Andy Murray lost his bout at the World Boxing Championships in Thailand yesterday.

Murray was defeated 28-9 by his Turkish opponent in his lightweight fight. However, Wicklow's James Moore, kept Irish hopes alive with victory earlier in the day.

The Arklow native, who was a bronze medallist two years ago at the World Championships in Belfast, won his welterweight bout on the 20-point rule.