Lisa O’Rourke secures medal at European U23 boxing championships

The Roscommon native overcame Anastasija Lukajic in their quarter-final bout in Sofia on Tuesday.

BRONZE AT LEAST: Irelans's Lisa O'Rourke  celebrates victory. Photo: IBA via Sportsfile

Lisa O’Rourke ensured she will collect at least a bronze medal from the European U-23 boxing championships after she secured a place in the semi-finals on Tuesday evening.

The Roscommon native overcame Anastasija Lukajic in their quarter-final bout in Sofia, sealing the impressive victory in the second round after the referee issued three standing eight counts to her opponent.