Lee now a step closer to title shot

Andy Lee could be set for a shock challenge for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) middleweight title in Dublin this December.

The Irish Examiner understands the WBO are currently considering a proposal for Limerick star Lee to fight for the vacant belt and could be close to reaching a decision.

The title has been vacant since the previous champion, Peter Quillin, decided to relinquish his title rather than face Matvey Korobov, the unbeaten Russian who had been made the mandatory challenger.