He secured a 5-0 win over Albert Mengue from Cameroon.
Aidan Walsh has booked his place in the quarter-finals of boxing's welterweight division.
Don't confuse 'no spectators' with 'no support'.
— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) July 27, 2021
Aidan Walsh getting the love from all sides as he advances to the quarter finals in the #Boxing Men's Welterweight as his teammates, coaches and sister Michaela cheer him on.
📸 @sportsfile #TeamIreland #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/1ztGWfrrGq
The Belfast fighter has secured a unanimous points win over Albert Mengue from Cameroon.
He'll be back in the ring on Friday against Merven Clair of Mauritius, where a victory for Walsh would secure him at least a bronze medal.
🥊 RESULT 🥊
— IABA (@IABABOXING) July 27, 2021
A controlled & composed performance from @aidanwalsh997
on his Olympic Debut and he takes the win via unanimous decision v 🇨🇲
He now advances to Friday's Quarter Final where he will box for a medal!
Well done Aidan! 🇮🇪🥊#IABA #TeamIreland #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/QQYoqPz1dL