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Irish Mirror
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Donagh Corby

Kurt Walker wins gold for Ireland at European games

Kurt Walker has taken gold in the men's bantamweight boxing at the European Games.

The 24-year-old from Lisburn defeated second seed Mykola Butsenko of Ukraineon a unanimous decision to clinch the country's sole gold medal.

It's been a very good tournament for Irish team, taking home three bronzes, two silvers, and now through Walker, a gold.

"It's absolutely unbelievable," Walker said after the fight, which was so close that both fighters raised their hands in celebration after the bell.

Ireland's Kurt Walker celebrates winning the gold medal after defeating Ukraine's Mykola Butsenko in the final (REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko)

"I actually can't describe how good I feel. The game plan, everything was perfect. I want to thank the coaches, the backroom staff, everyone for it. 

"It's the best moment in my life, 100 per cent, by a mile."

Earlier in the day, fan favourite Kellie Harrington had to pull out of her -60 kg final bout due to a hand injury.

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