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Walker Pulls-Off Incredible Victory Over Featherweight No. 1 Seed.

Wednesday, 28 July 2021 08:30

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

Stock Image: Pixabay

The Antrim boxer is now one win away from a medal.

Kurt Walker has stunned reigning World amateur boxing champion Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov to reach the featherweight quarter-finals.

Four of the judges called the fight in favour of the Antrim man over the number one seed.

Walker is now one more win away from sealing at least a bronze medal.

#Boxing

HE’S DONE IT!!

The upset has been achieved 👏🏻

Kurt Walker has beaten number one seed Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov (UZB) in the Men’s Feather Round of 16 on split decision and advances to the quarter finals!!! 💪🏻🇮🇪🥊 #LetsGo #TeamIreland #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/FjMCCWozdv
— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) July 28, 2021

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