Celebration jump leaves Aidan Walsh with 'slight sprain'

The Belfast welterweight won his quarter-final bout against Merven Clair of Mauritius on a 4-1 decision but was seen leaving the Ryoguku Kogukican venue in a wheelchair shortly after.
Celebration jump leaves Aidan Walsh with 'slight sprain'

Ireland's Aidan Walsh (red) celebrates after being declared the winner against Merven Clair (blue) of Mauritius. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Team Ireland are declaring that Aidan Walsh is fit to fight on Sunday despite suffering an injury in the ring today after he secured at least a bronze medal for Ireland.

The Belfast welterweight won his quarter-final bout against Merven Clair of Mauritius on a 4-1 decision but was seen leaving the Ryoguku Kogukican venue in a wheelchair shortly after.

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