Olympic glory comes at a price, warns Walsh

Billy Walsh has confirmed he will take Ireland’s elite boxers to the 2016 Olympic Games but the Wexford coach has warned more funding is required to build on the successes of Beijing and London.

Walsh announced yesterday that he has agreed terms to sign on for the next four years with the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA), bringing to an end a frustrating four months of negotiations and ending the prospect of being poached by rival nations.

Assistant coach, Zaur Antia, has also agreed terms with the IABA and the Irish Sports Council while Peter Taylor is believed to be on the verge of doing the same.