O’Neill becomes third Irish fighter to progress to the EU Championship final

PAULSTOWN’S Darren O,Neill ensured three Irish fighters will be fighting for EU Championships gold with victory in Sofia this evening.

The Irish captain, a former Olympic middleweight puncher is proving himself a quality operator at light heavy and like David Oliver Joyce and Michael O’Reilly is guaranteed at least EU silver.

The Irish captain beat French light- heavy Mamadou Diabira on a unanimous 3-0 decision.

The Kilkenny man previously beat Georgian opponent and Polish opponent, Jordan Kulinski.