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.