Limerick’s former WBO World middleweight champion Andy Lee returned to the ring with an unanimous decision victory over KeAndrae Leatherwood at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

Andy Lee returned to the ring with a whisper more so than a bang following a 15-month absence.

Inherent in Andy Lee’s make-up is a remarkable and understated ability to bounce back from adversity.

Lost somewhere amidst the furore surrounding Michael Conlan’s professional bows at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick’s Day, Limerick’s former WBO world middleweight champion Andy Lee returns to the ring after a 16-month absence.