John Joe Nevin finally seals fight that could ignite his pro career
The former Olympic silver medallist will fight for a WBA rankings belt next month.
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The former Olympic silver medallist will fight for a WBA rankings belt next month.
John Joe Nevin is finally fighting fit after a rollercoaster few years.
The American fight scene will be painted green this coming weekend, with a host of Irish boxing stars in key fights.
Unbeaten prospect Nevin, 30, is aiming to ignite his career in 2019 after a stop-start few years.
Nevin will aim to go 11-0 against a Nicaraguan journeyman in a bid to build momentum ahead of a crucial 2019.
The 28-year-old former Olympic silver medalist will fight for the second time in three months on 29 June.
Meanwhile, in California, Monaghan teenage star Aaron McKenna’s fight was called off last-minute.
The 2012 Olympic silver medalist will return for his second bout in four months when he faces Alex Torres Rynn.
The Mullingar native took part in his first fight in over a year.
Nevin hasn’t fought in 13 months but will return to action in London.
The Mullingar boxer returned to the ring last weekend after a nine month absence.
The Westmeath boxer beat Greg Coverson Jr last night.
Ireland’s Olympic silver medallist was back in the ring last night after a 10-month lay-off.
The pub has been the scene of a number of mass rows recently, a court was told.
The boxer was one of five people to appear in court, charged over a bar brawl on Easter Monday night.
Dean Walsh was able to see off the challenge of Ray Moylette in the light welterweight final.
Plus, Athlone made their return to the Premier Division and Garrycastle won another senior football title.
There was plenty of drama all around the boxing world last night, not just in Dublin.
Olympic silver medallist faces Jack Heath on the Macklin-Heiland undercard in Dublin.
The Olympic silver medallist fights in North Carolina on Saturday night after being left with two broken legs back in April.
The Irish boxing star suffered two broken legs last April.
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The boxer is believed to have suffered a broken leg.
The two-time Olympian ultimately won the six-rounder with a final score of 59-55.
The Mullingar featherweight faces Alberto Candelaria in Boston.
The Olympic silver medallist will make his professional debut in February before a second bout on 17 March.
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Nevin announced details of a new professional management deal with Philadelphia-based Greenblood Boxing.
Mullingar bantamweight expected to sign with Philadelphia promotion GreenBlood Boxing.
John Joe Nevin was left out of Ireland’s World Championship squad as he prepares to sign a professional deal.
John Joe Nevin nowhere to be seen as frustrated Darren O’Neill criticises selection process.
London bronze medallist says he’s ready to turn professional when the right offer comes in.
The pair are both now ranked No1 in their respective categories thanks to Nevin’s European championships win last month.