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#John Joe Nevin

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John Joe Nevin finally seals fight that could ignite his pro career
# Breakthrough
From The42
# Breakthrough

John Joe Nevin finally seals fight that could ignite his pro career

Oct 21st 2019, 12:34 AM 7,556 Views 3 Comments

The former Olympic silver medallist will fight for a WBA rankings belt next month.

'Everything went against me all at once' - Nevin finally on track to make a real go of his pro career
# Forgotten Man
From The42
# Forgotten Man

'Everything went against me all at once' - Nevin finally on track to make a real go of his pro career

Mar 15th 2019, 7:31 PM 13,678 Views 1 Comment

John Joe Nevin is finally fighting fit after a rollercoaster few years.

Olympic stars, Carroll and Spike fly flag for Ireland on massive St Patrick's weekend Stateside
# Gang's All There
From The42
# Gang's All There

Olympic stars, Carroll and Spike fly flag for Ireland on massive St Patrick's weekend Stateside

Mar 11th 2019, 4:31 PM 3,188 Views 1 Comment

The American fight scene will be painted green this coming weekend, with a host of Irish boxing stars in key fights.

John Joe Nevin to join fellow Olympic hero Katie Taylor on huge Patrick's weekend fight card in Philly
# Long Time No See
From The42
# Long Time No See

John Joe Nevin to join fellow Olympic hero Katie Taylor on huge Patrick's weekend fight card in Philly

Jan 6th 2019, 6:18 PM 6,986 Views 1 Comment

Unbeaten prospect Nevin, 30, is aiming to ignite his career in 2019 after a stop-start few years.

Olympic silver medalist John Joe Nevin to return to ring on big weekend for Irish boxers abroad
# Back In Action
From The42
# Back In Action

Olympic silver medalist John Joe Nevin to return to ring on big weekend for Irish boxers abroad

Dec 11th 2018, 3:26 PM 4,362 Views 1 Comment

Nevin will aim to go 11-0 against a Nicaraguan journeyman in a bid to build momentum ahead of a crucial 2019.

John Joe Nevin to face New England lightweight champion as pro career gathers momentum
# Sucking Diesel
From The42
# Sucking Diesel

John Joe Nevin to face New England lightweight champion as pro career gathers momentum

May 22nd 2018, 1:39 PM 4,942 Views 1 Comment

The 28-year-old former Olympic silver medalist will fight for the second time in three months on 29 June.

John Joe Nevin stylishly picks up 10th win as he finally gains momentum in pro career
# Now We're Sucking Diesel
From The42
# Now We're Sucking Diesel

John Joe Nevin stylishly picks up 10th win as he finally gains momentum in pro career

Mar 10th 2018, 4:56 AM 6,408 Views 1 Comment

Meanwhile, in California, Monaghan teenage star Aaron McKenna’s fight was called off last-minute.

John Joe Nevin to continue comeback versus unbeaten Mexican in Philadelphia
# Back On Track
From The42
# Back On Track

John Joe Nevin to continue comeback versus unbeaten Mexican in Philadelphia

Jan 25th 2018, 11:22 AM 3,141 Views 3 Comments

The 2012 Olympic silver medalist will return for his second bout in four months when he faces Alex Torres Rynn.

Ireland's 2012 Olympics hero John Joe Nevin makes successful return to boxing
# Comeback
From The42
# Comeback

Ireland's 2012 Olympics hero John Joe Nevin makes successful return to boxing

Nov 25th 2017, 3:56 PM 5,125 Views 2 Comments

The Mullingar native took part in his first fight in over a year.

John Joe Nevin to make ring return later this month following lengthy absence
# Still Shuffling
From The42
# Still Shuffling

John Joe Nevin to make ring return later this month following lengthy absence

Sep 12th 2017, 1:42 PM 4,277 Views 8 Comments

Nevin hasn’t fought in 13 months but will return to action in London.

'I'd love to share a ring with him' - John Joe Nevin eyes up dream fight with Carl Frampton
# Fighting Talk
From The42
# Fighting Talk

'I'd love to share a ring with him' - John Joe Nevin eyes up dream fight with Carl Frampton

Aug 30th 2016, 10:56 AM 5,632 Views 8 Comments

The Mullingar boxer returned to the ring last weekend after a nine month absence.

Magnificent 7 for John Joe Nevin as he remains undefeated as a pro
# Perfect
From The42
# Perfect

Magnificent 7 for John Joe Nevin as he remains undefeated as a pro

Nov 26th 2015, 9:54 AM 6,066 Views 8 Comments

The Westmeath boxer beat Greg Coverson Jr last night.

John Joe Nevin keeps unbeaten pro record intact with TKO on boxing return
# Mullilngar Shuffle
From The42
# Mullilngar Shuffle

John Joe Nevin keeps unbeaten pro record intact with TKO on boxing return

Aug 26th 2015, 10:50 AM 7,641 Views 10 Comments

Ireland’s Olympic silver medallist was back in the ring last night after a 10-month lay-off.

Mullingar 'brawl' pub ordered to stay shut for five days
# Closed
# Closed

Mullingar 'brawl' pub ordered to stay shut for five days

Apr 11th 2015, 6:30 AM 17,793 Views 0 Comments

The pub has been the scene of a number of mass rows recently, a court was told.

John Joe Nevin has been banned from every pub in Westmeath
# IN COURT
# IN COURT

John Joe Nevin has been banned from every pub in Westmeath

Apr 10th 2015, 10:48 PM 66,762 Views 0 Comments

The boxer was one of five people to appear in court, charged over a bar brawl on Easter Monday night.

Darren O'Neill steps up while Nolan claims fourth national title
# National Finals
From The42
# National Finals

Darren O'Neill steps up while Nolan claims fourth national title

Jan 23rd 2015, 9:52 PM 6,161 Views 4 Comments

Dean Walsh was able to see off the challenge of Ray Moylette in the light welterweight final.

Henshaw stars and John Joe's return - Westmeath's 2014 sporting highlights
# Sporting Highlights
From The42
# Sporting Highlights

Henshaw stars and John Joe's return - Westmeath's 2014 sporting highlights

Dec 31st 2014, 7:30 AM 2,298 Views 3 Comments

Plus, Athlone made their return to the Premier Division and Garrycastle won another senior football title.

Flying stools and devastating punches: there was a lot of boxing action last night
# Earth Shattering
From The42
# Earth Shattering

Flying stools and devastating punches: there was a lot of boxing action last night

Nov 16th 2014, 9:41 AM 7,161 Views 1 Comment

There was plenty of drama all around the boxing world last night, not just in Dublin.

'I want to take over': John Joe Nevin ready for home debut on Saturday
# Fight Night
From The42
# Fight Night

'I want to take over': John Joe Nevin ready for home debut on Saturday

Nov 11th 2014, 5:22 PM 4,872 Views 4 Comments

Olympic silver medallist faces Jack Heath on the Macklin-Heiland undercard in Dublin.

John Joe Nevin makes boxing return six months after attack
# Comeback
From The42
# Comeback

John Joe Nevin makes boxing return six months after attack

Oct 9th 2014, 10:29 AM 4,114 Views 3 Comments

The Olympic silver medallist fights in North Carolina on Saturday night after being left with two broken legs back in April.

John Joe Nevin set for September return following attack
# Comeback
From The42
# Comeback

John Joe Nevin set for September return following attack

Aug 6th 2014, 3:29 PM 4,550 Views 8 Comments

The Irish boxing star suffered two broken legs last April.

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
# News Fix
# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

Apr 9th 2014, 11:10 PM 13,854 Views 3 Comments

Everyone’s been talking about Angela Kerins, the Anglo trial, and President Higgins…

John Joe Nevin thanks fans for support as he leaves hospital following attack
# Recovery
From The42
# Recovery

John Joe Nevin thanks fans for support as he leaves hospital following attack

Apr 9th 2014, 6:29 PM 19,653 Views 38 Comments

Promoters of the Mullingar boxer expect him back in the ring by autumn.

John Joe Nevin told both his legs were broken in Mullingar attack
# Recovery
From The42
# Recovery

John Joe Nevin told both his legs were broken in Mullingar attack

Apr 8th 2014, 9:20 PM 41,846 Views 33 Comments

The boxer will be confined to a wheelchair for some time.

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
# News Fix
# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Apr 6th 2014, 7:55 PM 19,512 Views 1 Comment

Everyone’s been talking about Ian Bailey, John Joe Nevin, and MH370…

Man arrested over John Joe Nevin attack released
# Mullingar
# Mullingar

Man arrested over John Joe Nevin attack released

Apr 6th 2014, 12:45 PM 27,292 Views 65 Comments

Gardaí confirmed that the man was released from custody last night.

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
# News Fix
# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Apr 5th 2014, 7:55 PM 21,245 Views 3 Comments

Everyone’s been talking about John Joe Nevin, Martin McGuinness, and the IFTAs…

Man arrested after Olympic medallist John Joe Nevin injured in Mullingar attack
# Mullingar
From The42
# Mullingar

Man arrested after Olympic medallist John Joe Nevin injured in Mullingar attack

Apr 5th 2014, 7:54 PM 73,498 Views 63 Comments

The boxer is believed to have suffered a broken leg.

Ireland's John Joe Nevin secures convincing victory on pro debut
# Winning
From The42
# Winning

Ireland's John Joe Nevin secures convincing victory on pro debut

Mar 18th 2014, 12:55 PM 4,636 Views 1 Comment

The two-time Olympian ultimately won the six-rounder with a final score of 59-55.

John Joe Nevin makes his pro debut on a Paddy's Day card in America tonight
# Going Pro
From The42
# Going Pro

John Joe Nevin makes his pro debut on a Paddy's Day card in America tonight

Mar 17th 2014, 7:20 AM 3,292 Views 4 Comments

The Mullingar featherweight faces Alberto Candelaria in Boston.

John Joe Nevin pencilled in for Boston fight on St Patrick's Day
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

John Joe Nevin pencilled in for Boston fight on St Patrick's Day

Jan 22nd 2014, 4:28 PM 3,728 Views 5 Comments

The Olympic silver medallist will make his professional debut in February before a second bout on 17 March.

10 of Westmeath’s best sporting moments in 2013
# County Highlights
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# County Highlights

10 of Westmeath’s best sporting moments in 2013

Dec 28th 2013, 9:00 AM 1,983 Views 2 Comments

Robbie Henshaw, John Joe Nevin and John Heslin all caught the eye this year.

Jason Quigley considering pro options after brilliant 2013
# Pro Evolution
From The42
# Pro Evolution

Jason Quigley considering pro options after brilliant 2013

Dec 11th 2013, 8:00 AM 5,828 Views 7 Comments

Irish boxing could lose one of its best Olympic hopes to the professional game before Rio 2016.

American dream: breaking down the details of John Joe Nevin's pro move
# Explained
From The42
# Explained

American dream: breaking down the details of John Joe Nevin's pro move

Oct 23rd 2013, 8:15 AM 2,993 Views 1 Comment

Olympic silver medallist took the first step on his pro journey yesterday — here’s what it all means.

John Joe’s American dream: I want to be world champion — and defend my title in Croke Park
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

John Joe’s American dream: I want to be world champion — and defend my title in Croke Park

Oct 22nd 2013, 5:15 PM 9,526 Views 19 Comments

Nevin announced details of a new professional management deal with Philadelphia-based Greenblood Boxing.

John Joe Nevin to announce details of pro move next week
# Going Pro
From The42
# Going Pro

John Joe Nevin to announce details of pro move next week

Oct 18th 2013, 4:24 PM 1,330 Views 1 Comment

Mullingar bantamweight expected to sign with Philadelphia promotion GreenBlood Boxing.

Walsh: Best efforts to keep John Joe, but we needed him to make his mind up
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

Walsh: Best efforts to keep John Joe, but we needed him to make his mind up

Sep 27th 2013, 7:00 AM 1,364 Views 1 Comment

John Joe Nevin was left out of Ireland’s World Championship squad as he prepares to sign a professional deal.

Here is Ireland's 10-man squad for the World Boxing Championships
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

Here is Ireland's 10-man squad for the World Boxing Championships

Sep 24th 2013, 5:38 PM 2,252 Views 3 Comments

John Joe Nevin nowhere to be seen as frustrated Darren O’Neill criticises selection process.

Michael Conlan likely to go pro if he wins world championship gold
# Pro Evolution
From The42
# Pro Evolution

Michael Conlan likely to go pro if he wins world championship gold

Sep 20th 2013, 9:30 AM 944 Views 0 Comments

London bronze medallist says he’s ready to turn professional when the right offer comes in.

Ireland's Nevin and Taylor top latest world boxing rankings
# No1
From The42
# No1

Ireland's Nevin and Taylor top latest world boxing rankings

Jul 2nd 2013, 10:39 PM 2,968 Views 1 Comment

The pair are both now ranked No1 in their respective categories thanks to Nevin’s European championships win last month.

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