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Team GB's Josh Kelly advances to semi-finals at European Games

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Great Britain's Josh Kelly defeats Ireland's Adam Nolan to advance to the semi-finals of the men's welterweight 69kg at the European Games.

Great Britain's Josh Kelly has progressed to the semi-finals of the men's boxing welterweight 69kg at the European Games.

Team GB boxer Josh Kelly celebrates winning his bout at the European Games on June 23, 2015© Getty Images

The 21-year-old overcame Ireland's Adam Nolan to clinch his place in the last four of the event in Baku, despite suffering a cut to the head in the bout.

Kelly lost the first round, but battled back in the second and third rounds to be awarded the fight on a split decision, with just one point separating the two fighters.

Kelly will now face Azerbaijan's Parviz Baghirov in the last four to earn a chance to compete for the gold medal.

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Team GB boxer Josh Kelly celebrates winning his bout at the European Games on June 23, 2015
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