Michaela Walsh
TanzaniaathleteFemale8.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Michaela Walsh is a talented Irish boxer known for her impressive skills in the ring. She made headlines at the women's World Championships in Liverpool after winning her opening bout against Hadeel Ashbour from Saudi Arabia, securing victory when the referee stopped the contest in the first round.
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Michaela Walsh has lost out in her bid for consecutive gold medals, but will leave Glasgow with her fourth podium finish in as many Commonwealth Games.
Michaela Walsh takes silver after defeat in featherweight final at Commonwealth Games – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-01
Walsh is one of the most accomplished boxers in Commonwealth Games history.
Tanzanian boxer eyes last eight spot at Commonwealth GamesTanzania· 2026-07-27
Michaela Walsh put on a clinic against Dublin’s Sarah Cunningham in the 57kg final.
Kellie Harrington crowned Irish champion after comeback from retirement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-18
Michaela Walsh advanced to the 57kg final with a unanimous decision victory.
Kellie Harrington wins in style on return to National Stadium and advances to 60kg final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-11
Michaela Walsh supported her brother Aidan during his boxing career and both won gold medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
‘I didn’t enjoy it, that’s hard to say’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
Michaela Walsh lost her 57kg last-16 contest against Shih-Yin Wu of Chinese Taipei.
Lisa O’Rourke secures quarter-final spot at World Boxing Championships in Liverpool – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Belfast’s Michaela Walsh impressively took her 57kg contest against Hadeel Ashbour from Saudi Arabia.
Gráinne Walsh and Michaela Walsh both win opening bouts of the women’s World Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
