John Joe Nevin has won Ireland's first medal at the London Olympics after his victory over Oscar Valdez Fierro in the bantamweight division quarter-final guarantees him at least a bronze medal.
John Joe Nevin is the first Irish competitor to secure a medal
Nevin won 19-13 to set up a semi-final bout against a Cuban opponent later this week.
He adds an Olympic medal to the two medals he secured in the World Championship.
John Joe Nevin is the first Irish competitor to secure a medal
Nevin won 19-13 to set up a semi-final bout against a Cuban opponent later this week.
He adds an Olympic medal to the two medals he secured in the World Championship.
