Egan’s apology for no-show blames pressures of fame

OLYMPIC silver medallist Kenny Egan has apologised for his failure to fight for the Irish amateur boxing team last Friday, citing his inability to handle his new-found celebrity status as the reason.

The Neilstown fighter sparked a media frenzy when it was revealed he had flown to New York to escape the media intrusion into his private life.

In a statement issued on his behalf yesterday, Egan apologised to his Irish boxing team-mates, coaches and support staff for his no- show.