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Walsh exits in Brazil but Moorehouse and Clancy win
TL;DR
Michaela Walsh was eliminated from the World Boxing Cup in Brazil after losing to Alyssa Mendoza from the USA. Mendoza's quick start and effective combinations led to a unanimous decision victory.
Key points
- Michaela Walsh exited the World Boxing Cup in Brazil.
- Walsh lost to USA's Alyssa Mendoza by unanimous decision.
- Mendoza had a faster start and landed effective combinations.
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Michaela WalshAlyssa MendozaWorld Boxing Cup
Michaela Walsh exited the World Boxing Cup in Brazil as the Belfast featherweight fell to USA's Alyssa Mendoza.
The pair met in February's Strandja tournament in Bulgari with Walsh coming through by way of a split decision, but the American southpaw advanced on this occasion.
Mendoza was quicker out of the traps, exerting pressure on the 32-year-old Holy Family club woman who was seeking to counter, but was unable to get going until late in the round which all five judges scored to the American.
It was a similar story in the second with Mendoza again making a fast start, landing a combination wit Walsh warned on a couple of occasions for holding.
The Belfast woman did enjoy some success late in the round, but again all five judges favoured Mendoza which left Walsh with a mountain to climb.
Walsh did have more joy in the third, but Mendoza was again doing the more eye-catching work to sweep the boards for a third time and move into the quarter-finals.
Daina Moorehouse is through to the last 16 in the 51kg division thanks to an impressive win over New Zealand's Ashley Belk.
The Dubliner boxed superbly throughout, winning every round on each of the cards to advance
Dean Clancy also prevailed on a 5-0 decision in his 65kg opener against Romania's Arun Nicu Tuboroiu.
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Q&A
Why did Michaela Walsh lose to Alyssa Mendoza in Brazil?
Michaela Walsh lost to Alyssa Mendoza due to Mendoza's faster start and effective pressure, which led to a unanimous decision by the judges.
What was the outcome of the previous match between Walsh and Mendoza?
In their previous match at the Strandja tournament in Bulgaria, Michaela Walsh won against Alyssa Mendoza by split decision.
What are the implications of Walsh's exit from the World Boxing Cup?
Walsh's exit from the World Boxing Cup means she will not advance in the tournament, impacting her chances for future competitions and rankings.
