Published: Tue 22 Oct 2013, 10:28 AM

Last updated: Tue 22 Oct 2013, 11:40 AM

Joe Ward being interviewed after his win in Kazakhstan this morning (pic: AIBA)

Ward advances to quarter finals of world boxing championships

Published: Tue 22 Oct 2013, 10:28 AM

Last updated: Tue 22 Oct 2013, 11:40 AM

Moate's Joe Ward has advanced to the quarter finals of the world amateur boxing championships in Kazakhstan.

This morning (Tuesday), the 19-year-old defeated Hungary's Norbert Harcsa on a unanimous points decision.

He will now be in action again tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon, knowing that a win in the quarter final bout will guarantee him a medal.

Here's a video clip of Ward speaking to his former opponent Kenny Egan after this morning's bout:

For more, see tomorrow's edition of the Westmeath Independent.

Published: Tue 22 Oct 2013, 10:28 AM

Last updated: Tue 22 Oct 2013, 11:40 AM

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