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Michael O'Reilly wins gold in Baku

Michael O'Reilly has won gold at the European Games in Baku. The Portlaoise native fought Azerbai...
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15.56 27 Jun 2015


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Michael O'Reilly wins gold in Baku

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Michael O'Reilly has won gold at the European Games in Baku.

The Portlaoise native fought Azerbaijan's Xaybula Musalov in the Middleweight final and won by unanimous decision, winning the first and final rounds on all three judges scorecards.

It is the second gold medal in the Crystal Hall for Ireland this afternoon. Earlier today, Katie Taylor won gold in the Women's Lightweight division.

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O'Reilly's medal means the Irish boxers will return home with four medals. Sean McComb won bronze in the Lightweight division, while Brendan Irvine won silver in the Light Flyweight division.

Ireland will finish third in the boxing medal table at the games. Only Azerbaijan and Russia won more medals.


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