AOIFE O’ROURKE HAS won gold at the European Elite Boxing Championships in Sofia.
The double Olympian O’Rourke was in action against Turkey’s Busra Isildar, a multiple World and European medallist, in the women’s 75kg category.
Judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-26, 29-28, to ensure a 5-0 victory for O’Rourke.
This is O’Rourke’s fourth confederation title (2019, 2022 and 2024), in addition to her 2023 European games gold.
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CHAMPION OF EUROPE!
Team Ireland’s Aoife O’Rourke has been crowned 75kg champion of Europe with a resounding win over Turkey’s Büşra Işıldar in a highly physical contest full of pace and power.
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Ireland's Aoife O'Rourke wins gold medal at European Championships
AOIFE O’ROURKE HAS won gold at the European Elite Boxing Championships in Sofia.
The double Olympian O’Rourke was in action against Turkey’s Busra Isildar, a multiple World and European medallist, in the women’s 75kg category.
Judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-26, 29-28, to ensure a 5-0 victory for O’Rourke.
This is O’Rourke’s fourth confederation title (2019, 2022 and 2024), in addition to her 2023 European games gold.
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