IRELAND’S CHRISTINA DESMOND has narrowly missed out on becoming the first Irish woman to reach a European Elite final since Katie Taylor, but will still be bringing a bronze medal back from Bulgaria.
The Macroom native fell to a split decision (1-2 by judges) defeat, that irked coach Zaur Antia, in her middleweight semi-final bout against France’s Maily Nicar in Sofia this evening.
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Desmond was guaranteed a bronze heading into today’s bout, making her the third Irish woman to earn a podium spot at this level after six-time champion Taylor and Kilkenny’s Clare Grace, who also won a bronze in 2014.
The 20-year-old has been described by Taylor as a “fantastic” talent who can “do really well over the next few years”.
You can see the fight by scrolling back through the live stream here.
Christina Desmond (right) takes a selfie with the IABA High Performance Squad. Morgan Treacy / INPHO
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European bronze for Christina Desmond after semi-final defeat
IRELAND’S CHRISTINA DESMOND has narrowly missed out on becoming the first Irish woman to reach a European Elite final since Katie Taylor, but will still be bringing a bronze medal back from Bulgaria.
The Macroom native fell to a split decision (1-2 by judges) defeat, that irked coach Zaur Antia, in her middleweight semi-final bout against France’s Maily Nicar in Sofia this evening.
Desmond was guaranteed a bronze heading into today’s bout, making her the third Irish woman to earn a podium spot at this level after six-time champion Taylor and Kilkenny’s Clare Grace, who also won a bronze in 2014.
The 20-year-old has been described by Taylor as a “fantastic” talent who can “do really well over the next few years”.
You can see the fight by scrolling back through the live stream here.
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