Newtownstewart’s Jude Gallagher is through to Round 2 (Last 16) at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil.
The Two Castles clubman defeated Kazakhstan’s Zhanseri Kosherbayev on split decision result this afternoon.
It was a solid start for the Team Ireland fighter against an opponent who medalled at the 2024 World Youth championships.
Gallagher will be back in ring action on Wednesday afternoon.
