Irish boxing team jets to Paris for final Olympic qualifier

There will be no substitute for long-time podium hopeful Michael Nevin, the 2019 European medallist’s withdrawal having been officially confirmed by the IABA

Gytis Lisinskas, of Celtic Eagles, celebrates during the 2018 IABA National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Gytis Lisinskas will round-out Ireland’s nine-strong representation at this week’s final Olympic boxing qualifier in Paris, the Galway man having been selected in place of retired super-heavyweight compatriot Dean Gardiner.

Four-time national elite titlist Gardiner has opted to forego his Tokyo ambitions to instead focus on third-level education, with Lisinskas now permitted to compete in his stead.