OLYMPICS Egan Advances to Final

Ireland boxing captain Kenny Egan is through to the Olympic Light Heavyweight final after a convincing 10-3 victory over Britain's Tony Jeffries.

After a tied first round (1-1), the Dubliner took control and advanced to a 4-1 advantage in the second, securing a lead that was never be relinquished.

Further scores in round three (8-1) and four ensured a comprehensive 10-3 victory.

Egan will fight Zhang Xiaoping, who defeated Kazakhstan's Yerkebulan Shynaliyev (4-4) on count-back for gold in Beijing's Worker's Gymnasium on Sunday.