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Vincent Whelan

Aoife O'Rourke, Kellie Harrington and Caitlin Fryers guarantee themselves European medals

It was another successful day in the ring for Ireland's women at the European Boxing Championships in Montenegro.

In the afternoon session Kellie Harrington and Caitlin Fryers ensured they'd be coming home with at least a bronze medals around their necks.

The Olympic champion was pushed in a tactical affair by England's Shona Whitwell as she only emerged a winner after a split decision in her quarter-final as she looks to add a first European crown to go along with her Olympic and World golds.

READ MORE: Kellie Harrington and Caitlin Fryers secure more medals for Ireland at European Boxing Championship

Harrington eventually wore Whitwell down and picked her off as the Englishwoman got increasingly desperate as she trailed.

Similarly, Belfast native Fryers also had to come through a tight battle as she secured a split decision of her own over Bulgarian Zlatislava Chukanova in the 50 kg category.

Ole Ole Ole chants rang out around the arena as Fryers had success when getting in close to her taller foe, who had a good reach advantage.

Later in the evening reigning European middleweight champion O'Rourke progressed in more comfortable fashion as she got the nod from four of the five judges against Turkey's Isildar Busra.

But the evening session brought disappointment for Kaci Rock - daughter of Irish boxing legend Jim - as she bowed out having found it difficult to overcome her German opponent Stefani von Berge's significant height and reach advantage.

Rock lost out on all five cards: 30-24, 30-24, 30-25, 30-25 and 30-27.

Combined with Tuesday's success, which saw Amy Broadhurst, Christina Desmond, Shannon Sweeney and Michaela Walsh all guarantee themselves bronze medals at a minimum, Ireland are now assured of medals in seven of the 12 weight classes.

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