Sean McGoldrick: 'Past success is irrelevant'

Wales boxer Sean McGoldrick has insisted that past achievements count for nothing as he attempts to win another gold medal at this summer's Commonwealth Games.

The 22-year-old picked up first prize in Dehli four years ago and is now just two fights away from making the final once more after beating Jackson Woods in his last-16 clash on Monday.

"He (Woods) is a very good fighter, he has been to the Olympics and stuff so yeah I knew it was going to be tough and I just gave it my all in there," he told Sports Mole.

"I had a bit of a slow first round and I knew that I needed to wake up and I had to dig really deep to get the win.

"Yeah [there is pressure] but 2010 is a different year, this is 2014 and I am fully focused on that. It doesn't matter about the past. I am fully focused on this year's competition, it is a tough weight category and I am going to give it my all every fight."

McGoldrick could meet the much-fancied Michael Conlan in the semi-finals.