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Gareth Fullerton

Antrim boxer Nicole Clyde using Commonwealth Games dejection to fuel ambition

Antrim boxer Nicole Clyde insists last year's painful Commonwealth Games lesson has only given her more motivation to succeed.

The 20-year-old realised a dream when getting to represent Northern Ireland in Birmingham last summer.

But her hopes were crushed by Indian opponent and eventual 45-48kg champion Nitu Ghangas who dominated their quarter-final contest, Clyde's corner withdrawing their young prospect after the second round to avoid any further punishment.

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