Paddy Barnes set for Belfast pro debut

Paddy Barnes looks likely to make his professional debut in Belfast in November after confirming his intentions to move into the paid ranks.

Barnes’ sponsor Paddy Power yesterday detailed the two-time Olympic medallist’s hopes to fight in his native city “possibly before Christmas”.

When contacted about the possibility of fighting on a pro bill in November, Barnes said: “Possibly, yeah… I’d say I’ll be making an announcement in the next few days or the next week.”