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Oisin Doherty

Dylan Eagleson wins rare gold medal for Northern Ireland at Commonwealth Games

Dylan Eagleson has struck gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth games after defeating Abraha Mensah of Ghana in the final of the men's bantamweight division.

The 19-year old from Bangor in County Antrim lost the first round to Mensah before producing two brilliant rounds to secure the comeback victory.

Michael Conlan, fresh from his dominating victory over Miguel Marriaga in Belfast last night, was one of the first to take to Twitter and congratulate the youngster.

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