Irish boxer reveals birth of ‘beautiful baby boy' in emotional post as she declares ‘he couldn't be more perfect'
AMY BROADHURST has announced the birth of her "beautiful baby boy" in an emotional post on Instagram.
The Dundalk boxer, 28, shared a black-and-white photo of the tot holding her finger alongside a loving message.
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Amy Broadhurst has given birth to a baby boy
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She shared an emotional post on Instagram
Revealing his name to be Luca, she said: "Our beautiful baby boy is finally here! He couldn't be more perfect! We're so in love"
Followers and fellow boxers flocked to the comments to wish her congratulations and well wishes to Broadhurst and her partner Eoin.
Alannah Nihell commented: "Congratulations to you guys
"Hope you are doing well Amy and baby Luca"
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Caitlin Fryers said: "Congrats to yous both" and Michaela Walsh shared a pair of love heart emojis.
Daina Moorehouse said: "Congratulations" and Kaci Rock commented: "Congratulations to you both"
Caroline Dubois said: "Congratulations!!!" and Lisa O'Rourke posted: "Congrats Amy and Eoin"
And Eric Donovan said: "Congratulations guys"
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Finding out that she was pregnant but a twist on a dramatic and complicated 2024.
Broadhurst, who won gold at the World Championships, European Championships, and Commonwealth Games in 2022 was left disappointed after missing out on qualification for Paris 2024.
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Her Olympic dreams were dashed after being left out of the Ireland Olympic squad
But she then ultimately lost a final qualifying event in Thailand last May.
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She said: "There were so many emotions—resentment, anger, sadness.
"Going from one group of people I had known for years to an entirely new environment was overwhelming. It all happened so fast, I didn't have time to process it."
'Baby Canelo' still hopes to realise her Olympic dream at the 2028 Games after rebuffing a move to professional boxing.
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She concluded by admitting the journey will be a tough one after her pregnancy but is excited for the future to get back in the ring.
She said: "I'm looking forward to starting from scratch.
"I've lost all my muscle but I'm ready to begin again, work my way back, and eventually get to where I want to be."
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