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20/06/2007
England secure their fourth medal in Ireland
(48kg) Darran Langley (ENG) v Mo Nassir (WAL)
An intriguing bout for two boxers who now train together in Sheffield. A repeat of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games semi-final in which Darran won on his way to claiming a silver medal (19:13).
Darran prevailed again in this contest, but only on countback, following a 13:13 tie. Mo set the early pace and was leading 6:4 after R1, 9:5 after R2 and 11:10 after R:3 (despite receiving a public warning for holding). The final round was nip and tuck with no boxer ever able to establish a lead. The final result was decided 52-47 in Darran's favour following a count-back of the computer scoring system. Both boxers boxed well in the circumstances. Watch this rivalry in the months to come as both boxers compete for Beijing qualification at this weight category.
(54kg) Joe Murray (ENG) V Vittorio Parrinello (ITA)
Joe Murray (54kg) guaranteed England's second medal at the EU Championships with a classy display against an awkward Italian (Vittorio Parrinello). Joe was never in danger and looked extremely confident throughout. He ended the first round with a solid left hook to finish 9:4 up and never looked back. He was 15:9 after Round 2, 22:11 after Round 3 and still managed to accrue a 30:12 victory despite dancing for much of the 4th Round.
(64kg) Bradley Saunders (ENG) V Pavol Hlavacka (SVK)
Bradley Saunders put on a classy performance against Pavol Hlavacka (SVK) to secure the team's third medal. The Slovak had a considerable height and reach advantage. However, Bradley didn't take long to work out that the bodyshot was going to reap dividends and used it to eye-watering effect throughout the bout. Never behind, Bradley stretched his lead from 5:2 in Round 1, to 9:7 in Round 2, 19:8 in Round 3 and an impressive final round gave him a well-earned 26:11 victory. Bradley boxed well throughout the contest and didn't panic when his opponent drew to within a point in the 2 Round.
(75kg) James Degale (ENG) V Bahram Muzaffer (TUR)
(75kg) James Degale (England) beat Savas Kaya (Turkey) 18:8
Degale got off to a good start against the Turk. He was always in control, and put in some good shots. James looked a little rusty but did what was necessary to progress in the tournament and will have benefitted from the bout. The score after Round 1 4:2, Round 2 8:4, Round 3 15:6 and Round 4 18:8
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