Michael Conlan guarantees Ireland’s first medal at European Championships

Olympic boxer Michael Conlan has won his his quarter-final bout at the European Boxing Championships, guaranteeing himself and Ireland at least a bronze medal.

The Belfast bantamweight beat Danish southpaw Frederik Jensen on a unanimous decision (30-27,30-27,30-27).

Beautiful shot by @mickconlan11 here - landed some crackers in second round pic.twitter.com/POBl4Nkn3k

— Hugh Cahill (@hughcahill7) August 12, 2015

Conlan is the first of four Irish boxers fighting for semi-final places today. Dean Walsh is in action in the next few minutes while Adam Nolan and Joe Ward fight later this evening.

Yes @mickconlan11 !! What a performance! First medal of the Euros! Congrats! #TheMedalMan pic.twitter.com/WIyIOlGGmC

— Intersport Elverys (@Elverys) August 12, 2015

In addition to guaranteeing at least a bronze medal, the win earns Conlan an outright place at October’s AIBA World Elite Championships and Olympic qualifiers in Doha, Qatar.

@bigdaddybunce a win for @mickconlan11 Guaranteed bronze and qualification for #Doha2015

— Colm (@cohcfc) August 12, 2015