Broadhurst and O'Rourke gunning for gold after both progress to World Boxing finals

The pair become just the third and fourth Irish female boxers - after Katie Taylor and Kellie Harrington - to progress to a decider after semi-final wins in Istanbul

Final fantasy: Ireland's Amy Broadhurst celebrates winning her semi-final in Istanbul. Pic: INPHO/Aleksandar Djorovic

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke will fly the flag for Ireland all the way to the finals after both fighters progressed to deciding bouts at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul.

The progress of the pair means marks the first time in history that the country has had two fighters with gold in their sights at the same World Championships.