Zaur Antia hits back at criticism

Irish boxing’s interim head coach Zaur Antia has hit back at criticism following a disappointing Olympic campaign.

Ireland failed to claim a medal for the first time since 2004, despite qualifying eight boxers.

Controversy surrounded the team before the opening bell in Rio when it was revealed during the pre-tournament draw that middleweight Michael O’Reilly had failed a drugs test, with the Portlaoise boxer subsequently sent home.