Joyce arrives to his first Olympic Games after a herculean effort to qualify for London fell marginally short. He will travel to Rio as an outside chance of medalling. His all-action style should endear him to the judges and in boxing circles he is seen as a dark horse. The Mullingar lightweight qualified on the final attempt in Turkey. After losing to Britain's Joe Cordina, he had a box-off with local favourite Volkan Gockek, normally a kiss of death. But the judges gave it to him on a split decision and he fell down on to his knees in relief and here he is with some coaches believing he's a medal possibility.
David Oliver Joyce – Boxing
Age: 29. Event: Lightweight (60kg).Hometown: Mullingar
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