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Michael Conlan going for gold in Doha

Michael Conlan faces Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan
Michael Conlan faces Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan

Belfast's Michael Conlan will fight for gold today in the bantamweight division at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in Doha.

The 23-year-old European champion faces Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan in this evening's session. 

Middleweight bronze medalist Michael O'Reilly will box off against Egypt's Abdin Kosam with the winner securing a place at next year's Olympic Games in Rio.

RTÉ2's coverage will begin at 7pm. 

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