Dunne's career in doubt

Dublin featherweight Bernard Dunne's professional career was put on hold last night after the 22-year-old failed a pre-fight medical in New York.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2002 - 14:00

Dublin featherweight Bernard Dunne's professional career was put on hold last night after the 22-year-old failed a pre-fight medical in New York.

Dunne was due to fight on a high-profile promotional card under boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard in Buffalo tonight against Tony Espinoza - when a routine brain scan revealed a tiny cyst.

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Courts boxing Heathrow Place: New York Place: Buffalo Person: Dunne Person: Bernard Dunne Person: Sugar Ray Leonard Person: Tony Espinoza Organisation: Dublin Organisation: New York State Athletic Commission

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