Coaches Jim Moore and Jim Payne were delighted, “its always good to get the first bout out of the way and get into the tournament, Ryan performed well and we look forward to the next bout tomorrow”
As only 6 boxers from around the world qualified the result in this bout was significant.
Joe Ward competes later against a tough opponent Damian Hooper of Australia who Ward beat in the final of the world youth final in May 2010.
