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15/10/2015
Michael Conlan Becomes First Irish Male Fighter To Win World Amateur Boxing Championships
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, has congratulated Michael Conlan on winning gold in the bantamweight division at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Michael has made history by becoming Ireland's first male boxer to win gold at the Championships.
Minister Ring said: "Michael has had a great year, following up on the European gold he won earlier this year, with this historic victory. Michael is only the third Irish boxer, alongside Katie Taylor and John Joe Nevin, to win medals at Olympic Games, European and World Championships.
"I am delighted for him and his Dad John, who I know is such a steady influence on him. I also want to congratulate Billy Walsh and all the team on another fantastic performance at a major championship. I want to wish Joe Ward the best of luck in his final tomorrow, having already secured his qualification for Rio by reaching the final."
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Michael has made history by becoming Ireland's first male boxer to win gold at the Championships.
Minister Ring said: "Michael has had a great year, following up on the European gold he won earlier this year, with this historic victory. Michael is only the third Irish boxer, alongside Katie Taylor and John Joe Nevin, to win medals at Olympic Games, European and World Championships.
"I am delighted for him and his Dad John, who I know is such a steady influence on him. I also want to congratulate Billy Walsh and all the team on another fantastic performance at a major championship. I want to wish Joe Ward the best of luck in his final tomorrow, having already secured his qualification for Rio by reaching the final."
(MH/JP)
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