Jude Gallagher bows out as classy 'Tin-can Crusher' Paalam progresses

“I thought the fight was closer than what the scorecards made it out to be, but I’ve no complaints."

PIPI LATA: Carlo Paalam of the Philippines in action against Jude Gallagher of Ireland. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Jude Gallagher’s Olympic debut ended in a disappointing defeat against Carlo Paalam of the Philippines in their men’s 57kg round of 16 bout.

The Tyrone prospect went down by unanimous decision at the Paris Nord Arena, with every judge bar one scoring it 29-28. The other opted for a more comprehensive 30-28 for the Tokyo silver medallist. While Gallagher was disappointed with the margin he had no qualms about the outcome. The 22-year-old came to France and did all he could at his first games.