Paddy Barnes: No fear over zika

Paddy Barnes believes fears surrounding the zika virus are overblown as the two-time Olympic medallist prepares for his third Games in Rio this summer.

Barnes was part of an Irish Elite selection taking part in a Test match against Russian opposition at the National Stadium last night.

Eight Irish boxers have qualified for Rio, but only five were in action yesterday evening, with Barnes, world champion Michael Conlan, Brenan Irvine, Steven Donnelly, and Joe Ward all taking part.