Ambitious Barnes wants to turn pro
Double bronze medallist Paddy Barnes yesterday announced his plans to turn professional on the same weekend that world championship gold medallist Jason Quigley admitted turning pro is a bigger ambition than winning a medal at the Olympics.
Katie Taylor threatened to turn her back on the amateur code because of the IABA’s inability to attract crowds in September. Barnes became the first high-profile boxer from this generation to signal his intention to make the move and blamed the IABA’s inability to fill venues for their bouts.
