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Belfast Boxer Paddy Barnes Knocked Out Of Olympics
Boxer Paddy Barnes has been knocked out of the Olympics in Rio after being defeated by Samuel Carmona Heredia.
The boxer from Belfast was level with the Spaniard after two rounds, however after a split decision Samuel Carmona Heredia won the fight.
Boxer Carl Frampton tweeted: "Absolutely gutted for my mate @paddyb_ireland. I know how much he wanted that and how much he's put in to these Olympics. Still a hero."
Barnes also confirmed he will not be competing at the Tokyo Games in 2020.
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The boxer from Belfast was level with the Spaniard after two rounds, however after a split decision Samuel Carmona Heredia won the fight.
Boxer Carl Frampton tweeted: "Absolutely gutted for my mate @paddyb_ireland. I know how much he wanted that and how much he's put in to these Olympics. Still a hero."
Barnes also confirmed he will not be competing at the Tokyo Games in 2020.
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