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Joe Ward turns professional after signing with New York-based promoter

Ireland's hopes of a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have suffered a setback with the news that Westmeath boxer Joe Ward is to turn professional.

Joe Ward turns professional after signing with New York-based promoter

Fri, 07 Jun, 2019 - 12:30

Digital Desk staff

Ireland's hopes of a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have suffered a setback with the news that Westmeath boxer Joe Ward is to turn professional.

Light heavyweight Ward has signed a deal with management company Times Square Boxing in the USA.

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