Zaur Antia and John Conlan: Irish boxing laying the ghosts of Rio to rest

Ireland’s Kellie Harrington (red) celebrates after winning the gold with Coach Zaur Antia and Coach John Conlan. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

As the closing round played out, Zaur Antia very nearly fell off his chair, such was the level of bobbing and weaving he was doing while sitting ringside as Kellie Harrington closed in on gold.

Beside him, John Conlan held his composure better but even still the Irish coach couldn’t resist shouting his final words of support.