Nolan turns on the power

Adam Nolan maintained the momentum at the ExCel last night when he outpointed Carlos Sanchez (Ecuador) 14-8 to get his Olympic experience off to a perfect start.

It was another cleverly executed performance from the Bray-based Wexford man, who used his height and reach to control the fight from first bell to last.

He got one of the biggest cheers of the night from another sell-out crowd but hardly noticed as he quickly went about his business. He used his reach advantage to get through with some early right hand jabs, was short with the left hook but landed a big right that put Sanchez on the back foot.