Ireland has secured at least two medals at the European Games.
Boxers Regan Buckley and Michael Nevin won in their quarter-finals on two 4-1 split decisions over Spain’s Martin Molina Salvador and Turkey’s Serhat Guler respectively in Minsk earlier.
Their places in the semi-finals have assured them both of at least a bronze medal.
Wicklow’s Regan Buckley, who kept a pacey Salvador at bay with some nice jabs and quick footwork in an engrossing contest, said his focus has now switched to the next fight.
Buckley said: “I’m over the moon. It was a hard fought fight. He came forward and threw a lot of punches, I had to mix it up a bit.
“The first round I was controlling it very well and I was catching him on the counter. Then I was working off the jab in the last round and catching him with some nice shots and that’s what got me the fight.
“It’s all about the next step from here on out.”
Michael Nevin held the edge in two close opening rounds of his bout, despite Guler loading on the pressure as the second drew to a close.
The Turk continued to push in the third, but Nevin held firm to secure a well-earned spot in the semi-final.
Nevin said: “I’m feeling good, I’m happy with my performance and it’s on to the next one now.
“It was a good fight, he was a strong opponent and I feel good. I have a bronze medal at least now and hopefully, I’ll try and change the colour.”