Nevin on verge of joining professionals

Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin could be set to turn professional.

Nevin has resumed talks with Sauerland Promotions in Germany, who offered him a four-year pro deal before the London Olympics.

The 23-year-old bantamweight, who has also attracted interest from Barry McGuigan’s stable, will travel to Germany to discuss the offer. However, the Irish elite champion, who boxes out of the Cavan BC, also said that he would love to go to the 2016 Olympics in Rio and win gold. But under current rules, pro boxers are barred from the Olympics.

Nevin declined to discuss any details of the previous contract offered or the signing-on fee. However, it is understood the signing-on fee has been doubled since his heroics in London last month.

Nevin said: “I’d love to be world champion at professional, it’s one of my dreams. Also, now, I’ve got my Olympic medal. I’ve done what I wanted to as an amateur.

“They [Sauerland] had been in talks with me before the Olympics in February. The offer was good that time. They actually called me before the Late Late Show [on Friday night]. They’re ringing me back on Wednesday and are having a contract put together. “They want to know would I consider it. I said I would. It is likely that I will probably go down that road if the offer [to remain amateur] is not right.

“They are going to give me a flight out for two days to show me the venue and to meet the lads.”