Irish Boxers Lose Out In World Championships

Brave effort falls short

Christina Desmond and Amy Broadhurst have missed out on medals at the women's World Boxing Championships in Siberia. 

Cork welterweight Desmond has lost her quarter-final to Turkey's Busenas Surmeneli. 

Amy Broadhurst also suffered defeat at the last-eight stage. 

The Louth lightweight lost on an unanimous decision to Finland's European champion Mira Potkonen. 

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