Nolan one fight away from qualification
Adam Nolan
Irish boxer Adam Nolan is now just one fight away from qualifying for the London Olympics.
The Wexford welterweight came out on top in a tough quarter-final against Azerbaijani opponent Tamerlan Abdullayev in this afternoon's session at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Turkey.
Nolan led by six points to three after the first round, but his lead was cut to just a single point heading into the final round.
But Nolan out-scored Abdullayev by five points to two to claim a 17-13 win.
He'll now return to the ring in Friday's semi-finals, with the winner securing a place in the final as well as Olympic qualification.
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