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Ward through in Baku

Saturday 1 October 2011 23:14, UK

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Martin Ward and Anthony Ogogo moved closer to Olympic qualification with comprehensive wins at the World Championships in Baku.

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Lightweight eases into last 32 at World Championships

Martin Ward and Anthony Ogogo moved closer to Olympic qualification with comprehensive wins at the World Championships in Baku. Lightweight Ward eased into the last 32 with a comfortable 15-7 win over Dragos Marin of Romania after opening up a five point lead in the second round. Ogogo, from Lowestoft, produced a composed performance to beat Sung Woo of South Korea 17-7, looking composed and relaxed as he booked a tough last 32 clash against Russia's Artem Chebotarev. Ireland's David Oliver Joyce and Darren O'Neill also advanced through their opening bouts. Lightweight Joyce posted a 23-11 win over Mohammad Momevand of Iran, while O'Neill beat Norway's Glodi Eneste at middleweight.

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