Boxer Joe Ward becomes first Irish man to to reach two World finals
Ireland's Joe Ward is into the light-heavyweight final at the World Boxing Championships.
He beat Uzbekistan's Bektimer Melikuziev on a split decision in their semi-final in Germany.
Westmeath southpaw Ward is the first Irish man to reach two World finals.
The three-time European champion will face Julio César La Cruz in a repeat of the final from two years ago, which was won by the Cuban.
