Paddy Barnes: I’ve made my call on going pro

Three-time Olympian Paddy Barnes is expected to reveal details of his move into the professional ranks within the next fortnight.

The former European amateur champion will speak to Sport Ireland (formerly the Irish Sports Council) about what grant options are available to him to stay in the high performance system.

But it is believed that the 29-year-old has already made his mind up on signing professional terms with a UK-based promoter, despite having a number of offers on the table.