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Age: 26
Weight: 57kg
Major wins: European Championship bronze 2017, Commonwealth silver 2018
Club: Canal BC
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In the end, qualification came without throwing a punch after a reshuffle earlier this year by the IOC Boxing Task Force - who are organising the sport's Olympic qualification process following the IOC's suspension of recognition for AIBA. Walker gained qualification on ranking. The Lisburn man is another who has shown he can medal at the elite tournaments.
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