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Watch: "We're Still In This!" Steven Donnelly Gives Defiant Interview After Vital Win In Rio

Mikey Traynor
By Mikey Traynor
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Stephen Donnelly has secured a very important win for Irish boxing after a disappointing couple of days in Rio.

The Ballymena man defeated his Mongolian opponent to ensure his progression to the quarter-finals of the men's 69kg event, and issued a defiant message to the RTÉ cameras after claiming the split decision win.

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With the elimination of Paddy Barnes and Michael O'Reilly's return to Ireland, it was great to see an Irish boxer with something to celebrate.

Well done that man. A close contest, but he got the job done.

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He will now face the Moroccan #1 and current world champion in the last 8.

 

 

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