Michaela Walsh and Kaci Rock

Belfast‑born boxer Michaela Walsh earned a bronze medal at the European Boxing Championships after a 4‑1 split‑decision loss to Hungary‑born Kazakh Vladislava Kukhta in the featherweight semi‑final. The defeat marked Walsh’s third podium finish this year, adding to earlier silver medals at the Commonwealth Games and the Strandja Tournament.

Northern Ireland boxers Michaela Walsh and Kaci Rock each secured silver medals at the Commonwealth Games after losing their respective final bouts by unanimous decision. Walsh claimed her fourth Commonwealth Games medal, while Rock earned his first Games silver. The article also notes upcoming bouts for Jon McConnell.