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Kelyn Cassidy wins at World Elite Boxing Championships

Kelyn Cassidy wins at World Elite Boxing Championships
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Waterford's Kelyn Cassidy is through to the last 16 in the men's World Elite Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.

He's the first Irish fighter to win at the competition.

The Saviours Crystals man produced a stunning performance against his Mexican opponent Arriaga Olvera in the 80kg division.

He won all three rounds 10-9 to make it through to the last 16.

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All five judges were in favour of the Saviours Crystals man.

Ricky Nesbitt was earlier defeated by his Uzbekistani opponent.

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