Mark Bird wins the Corsican Cup - it was close

Tough fight for both teenagers - but the judges went for Bird for finishing stronger in the four and final round. : All images © Prokick.com. Click here for full terms & conditions.

Rising Northern Irish kickboxer Mark Bird found the spirit of the ‘Little Emporer’ as he scored an impressive victory in Napoleon’s birthplace last night. The Lisburn teen was in Ajaccio on the picturesque Mediterranean island of Corsica. His victory over French favourite Dylan Salvador in the light-welterweight was not an easy one.

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