David Oliver Joyce closer to Rio qualification, but Michael O'Reilly suffers shock defeat

Irish boxer David Oliver Joyce is now just two wins away from a place at Rio 2016 after winning his opening Lightweight bout today at the European Olympic Qualifying tournament in Turkey.

David Oliver Joyce closer to Rio qualification, but Michael O'Reilly suffers shock defeat
Tue, 12 Apr, 2016 - 19:39

Irish boxer David Oliver Joyce is now just two wins away from a place at Rio 2016 after winning his opening Lightweight bout today at the European Olympic Qualifying tournament in Turkey.

Joyce defeated his Georgian opponent on all three cards to advance to the quarter-finals.

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