Overview

• O’Rourke claimed the women’s 75kg title with a unanimous decision over Busra Isildar at the World Boxing Championships.
• Her route to the final included a 4-0 split-decision win over China’s Lina Wang that hinged on a point deduction and a late standing count.
• Patsy Joyce earned bronze after a narrow 3-2 split-decision defeat to Spain’s Rafael Lozano Serrano in the 55kg semi-final.
• Joyce boxed through an unhealed cut over his eye, leading to a more cautious approach that appeared to affect the judges’ scoring.
• Ireland’s medal tally reached three as Gráinne Walsh also secured bronze, while Serrano progressed to meet 2023 champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the 55kg final.