In the recent boxing finals at Cair Sports Centre in Nis, sisters Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke faced tough competition from Russian boxers, losing their finals 5-0. Lisa, the 2022 world champion, struggled against Elena Gapeshina, who utilized her striking effectively. Aoife fought Anastasia Shamonova with aggressive tactics but lacked accuracy, ultimately being outmaneuvered. Despite spirited performances, the O'Rourkes couldn't secure wins but earned $50,000 each for their runner-up finishes. The events reflected their strong abilities despite disappointing outcomes.
O'Rourke came out for the second in attack mode but was countered expertly by the Russian, the Irishwoman the more aggressive but the less accurate.
However, a slick combination inside the final minute, while backed into a corner, was not enough to convince the judges and the Russian was given the verdict by all five judges.
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