Kellie Harrington stoic about Irish boycott of World Championships

Ireland, along with major boxing powers like USA, Canada, Britain and Ukraine boycotted the event due to allegations of corruption in the IBA

LAUNCH: Spar ambassador and Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington at today’s launch of the €60,000 SPAR 60th Community Fund. Pic: Naoise Culhane Photography

Kellie Harrington is philosophical about missing the chance for a massive pay-day at the recent World Boxing Championships.

“Because I've been there and done it (Worlds) I didn't feel that hard done by to miss out, even though there was a lot of money on the line,” said the reigning Olympic lightweight champion.