Joyce beaten in Beijing

Irish bantamweight fighter Johnny Joyce failed to progress to the next round of the Olympics following a loss against Felix Diaz of the Dominican Republic.

In the opening round Diaz opened a 3-0 lead as he sought to test the Irish youngster to the utmost extent of his ability. Joyce responded to score with a good right hook but then received a warning that left him two points further adrift at the end of the round by 5-1.