Kellie Harrington dominates to claim 10th elite National Championship title

The Olympic gold medalist had too much for Zara Breslin on Saturday night.
Kellie Harrington dominates to claim 10th elite National Championship title

GOLDEN GIRL: Kellie Harrington of St Mary’s Boxing Club, Dublin, celebrates with her trophy after victory over Zara Breslin of Tramore BC. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kellie Harrington claimed her 10th national title in Dublin on Saturday night, beating Zara Breslin in the 60kg final.

The Dubliner outclassed the battling Tramore fighter to claim a remarkable 10th championship.

Harrington -- in her first fight on Irish soil since the Tokyo Games -- ultimately earned a unanimous decision. 

As Breslin gamely battled to stay in touch, the fight was interrupted by the referee on a number of occasions so she could sort out headgear issues. 

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