AUDIO: Kevin Byrne Discusses Olympic Boxing Disappointments
It's be a hugely disappointing couple of weeks for Irish Boxing, with major controversy at the Olympics in Rio.
Kevin Byrne, Boxing Writer with The Irish Sun joined us on The Big Red Bench on Saturday to discuss the wide range of disappointing elements, from Michael O'Reilly's positive drug test at the outset, to the high profile and controversial losses including Katie Taylor and Michael Conlon.
We also discusses in hindsight the loss of Billy Walsh, and what damage this week does to the future of Irish Boxing.
Click PLAY below to hear the interview.
Tune in to The Big Red Bench with Ruairi O'Hagan and Lisa Lawlor every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm.
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