Stylish Mayo boxer Grace Bailey assured of medal at Euro finals in Serbia

A talented Mayo boxer is assured of a medal at the European Under-19 Boxing Championships in Loznica, Serbia.

Grace Bailey of Castlebar Boxing Club has reached the semi-finals following consecutive wins at the prestigious event.

Grace came through her quarterfinal bout yesterday in style by beating the reigning European Champion Rihanna Holden (England) 4-1 on the score cards.

Right from the bell Bailey sought to avenge her loss to Rihanna Holden in recent Four Nations series and took the Holden by surprise.

An impressive display of speed, power and an electric work-rate proved decisive.

Grace is preparing for her semi-final clash on Thursday with the intention of upgrading her bronze to at least a silver.

Whatever happens, Castlebar Boxing Club is certain to have another member of its ranks on the podium at a major international championships.

It follows the success last November of Natalia Fasciszewska securing a silver medal at the European Under-23 championships in Budapest.