Aidan Walsh guaranteed a medal after impressive morning for Irish boxers at Tokyo Olympics

It now means Ireland will take a third medal at the Games - with a gold and a bronze coming in the rowing in the last few days.

Ireland's Aidan Walsh is in the semi-finals in Tokyo. Picture: INPHO/Photosport/Steve McArthur

Aidan Walsh has guaranteed a third medal for Ireland at Tokyo 2020 with victory over Mauritius’ Merven Clair this morning.

The Belfast man secured his podium place via split decision in today’s welterweight quarter final, triumphing on ringside scorecards of 29-28, 28-29 and three of 30-27.