Meanwhile, Jennifer Lehane was beaten on a split decision in her last 64 bout, while Jude Gallagher boxes in the evening session
Kelyn Cassidy has won his opening bout at the Olympic World qualifiers in Italy
He won all three rounds against Michail Tsamalidis of Greece to advance to the last 32.
Jennifer Lehane was beaten on a split decision in her last 64 bout, while Jude Gallagher boxes in the evening session.
The Irish boxers need to reach the semi finals to qualify for the Olympics in Paris.