GB 64kgs Pat McCormack came through his first contest at the World Olympic Qualification Event in Baku on Sunday (June 19). McCormack won every round against Qatarโs Thulasi Tharumalingam, taking it 30-27 for all three judges.
Irish light-welter Dean Walsh lost a unanimous points decision to Bulgariaโs Ayrin Smetov. Irish super-heavy Dean Gardiner progressed, beating Indiaโs Satish Kumar.
Umar Sadiq, a Repton light-heavyweight representing Nigeria, saw his campaign come to an end against Russiaโs Petr Khamukov, losing a unanimous points decision.