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Michael Conlan with Duke Akeuth Micah. INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Michael Conlan makes dream Olympics debut, heartbreak for Nolan

The Belfast-born boxer will meet Nordine Oubaali of France, after beating Ghana’s Duke Akeuth Micah.

IRISH BOXER MICHAEL Conlan enjoyed an excellent Olympics debut in the Men’s Flyweight in boxing this evening, while Adam Nolan’s Olympic journey came to an end.

Cheered on by a largely partisan crowd, the Belfast native delivered a bravura performance to beat Ghana’s Duke Akeuth Micah in all three rounds, winning 5-2, 7-3, 7-3.

The 20-year-old now advances to the quarter-finals next week to face Nordine Oubaali of France.

Meanwhile, Adam Nolan was beaten 18-9 (3-2/6-4/9-3) by Andrey Zamkovoy of Russia.

Despite producing a respectable performance, Nolan will have few complaints, having been outclassed by his opponent.

Ireland now have four boxers remaining in the Olympics, with three within a victory of securing a medal.

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    Mute Derek Turner
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    Aug 3rd 2012, 9:24 PM

    Well done michael, you boxed well, keep it going

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 10:17 PM

    Extremely impressed by young Michael. Me thinks a New star is born.

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 9:44 PM

    Well Done Michael

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 10:47 PM

    The only way Ireland will win a medal will be in boxing. We are weak at other sports. Swimming and Athletics are atrocious

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 11:58 PM

    What about the sailing graine Murphy was in for a shou in the swimmingt only she is sick

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    Aug 4th 2012, 8:24 AM

    Thanks for being truthful and not being sugary.

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 10:56 PM

    Class act , with great attitude towards his sport and for his Country .

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    Mute Patrick Kelly
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    Aug 4th 2012, 12:57 AM

    Well done Michael and Adam. You did yourselves and Ireland proud!!

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 11:07 PM

    When is Michael boxing next

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    Mute Les Rock
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    Aug 3rd 2012, 11:18 PM

    Id say Tuesday

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 9:38 PM

    Think your comment was meant for the gogshite jumping on the kitchen press am I right

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    Aug 4th 2012, 9:52 AM

    It’s about time Ireland invests in boxing and other Olympic sports instead of all the money funnelled into GAA cronies !

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    Aug 3rd 2012, 10:06 PM

    yea you’ve got it, was using my mobile to comment and must have skipped to the next story, I’ve already asked the powers that be in the journal to delete it before I embarrass myself any further but they’re gone for the night or having a bit of a laugh at my comment. There definitely regulation shorts the boxer is wearing not underwear, sorry for the mix up.

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