Thursday 15 October 2015 00:37, UK
Michael Conlan has become the first male boxer from Ireland to win a senior world amateur boxing title after beating Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan in Doha.
Conlan, who is captain of the Ireland team, secured victory by a unanimous points decision in the bantamweight final at the World Championships despite being knocked down late on.
The 23-year-old was felled by a right hook in the closing stages of the third round but had enjoyed the better of the bout until then and held on to win 30-27, 29-28, 29-27.
Conlan adds world glory to the Olympic bronze medal he won in London in 2012 and his European and Commonwealth titles.
"I am a bit embarrassed at getting knocked down in the last round," he told the BBC.
"He hit me sweet on the chin and it was the best punch I have ever been hit with, but I recovered quickly and I am really happy."
He joins Katie Taylor as the only Irish fighters to win AIBA world titles, with Taylor due to go for her sixth in Kazakhstan early next year.
However, they could be joined on Thursday by another Irish winner, with Joe Ward set to face classy Cuban Julio La Cruz in the light-heavyweight final.
