Joe Ward is looking to join a very elite club in Irish boxing tonight. The Westmeath boxer is looking to become only the third Irish fighter to become World Champion.
The Moate fighter faces Cuban Julio César la Cruz later tonight in Doha. If Ward wins it will be the seventh gold medal that Ireland have won at the World Championships.
Take a look at the winners of the six previous gold medals.
2006: Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor arrives home at Dublin Airport after winning gold at the 2006 World Championships. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
2008: Katie Taylor
Ireland's Katie Taylor celebrates winning gold in 2008. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/AIBA
2010: Katie Taylor
In 2010, Katie Taylor celebrated winning the her third World Championship. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
2012: Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor celebrates winning her fourth World Championship Gold medal in Dublin Airport after returning home. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer
2014: Katie Taylor
Ireland's Katie Taylor has her arm raised by the referee after the judges declared her the winner. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Doug McDermott
2015: Michael Conlan
Michael Conlan is declared the winner after defeating Murodjon Akhmadaliev last night. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Francis Myers
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