Birtley boxer guaranteed a medal at Olympics after making it to semi-final

• Report by Chris Conway

Birtley Boxer Pat McCormack is through to the semi-finals of the men's welterweight boxing.

That means a bronze medal is the very least he'll be bringing home. 

To get his place in the semi-final, Pat saw off Uzbekistan's Bobo Baturov.

McCormack, the world number one at the weight, also sustained a cut during the fight but he shrugged off its importance ahead of his semi-final bout against Ireland's Declan Walsh.

"I got cut in the last round, so I just tried to stay out of his way to make sure I'm boxing in the next round," said McCormack.

"But it should be all right, I'll just get it super-glued. I've got a day's rest, and then I'll be ready to go on Sunday."

Chris Conway has been to meet the coach that got him there - full report above.

Pat McCormack's silver medal bout takes place on Sunday morning.