So how is it that the boxer from Belfast is representing Ireland against the boxer from Great Britain? Isn't Belfast technically part of the UK/Great Britain?
People from n.ireland can choose to represent ireland or Britain, around 50% of ni would classify themselves as irish and are eligible to have an Irish passport.
@@paolom.6011 Nope it's true. Boxing in the Olympics is classified as amature and the majority of Ireland's medals have been won by people from Northern Ireland.
They would’ve met again in the Olympics if Walsh hadn’t got over excited and sprained his ankle after his quarter final.
Alot of rematches going on in the Olympics right now this is one of them...
Just watched him in commonwealth games bham he just runs.
who was that one eyed scot git brit commentator?
referee is shoking
So how is it that the boxer from Belfast is representing Ireland against the boxer from Great Britain? Isn't Belfast technically part of the UK/Great Britain?
People from n.ireland can choose to represent ireland or Britain, around 50% of ni would classify themselves as irish and are eligible to have an Irish passport.
@@km-co2ws Untrue in Amatuer boxing.
@@paolom.6011 Nope it's true. Boxing in the Olympics is classified as amature and the majority of Ireland's medals have been won by people from Northern Ireland.
Away you idiot