Kelly sets up Happe clash in Belfast

Ireland's Michael Kelly comfortably outpointed Algerian

Ireland's Michael Kelly comfortably outpointed Algerian

Allahou Mohamed 17-7 to set up an intriguing light-welterweight clash with England's Danny Happe at the World Amateur Boxing championships in Belfast.

Happe came from 4-1 down to outpoint Germany's Ali Alraoui, a world bronze medallist two years ago, 10-7 and meets Kelly for a place in the last eight.

Irish welterweight Jim Moore enjoyed a 14-11 win over Lithuanian Darius Jasevicius and now faces Italian Lenord Bundu.

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