Joe Ward set for first professional fight in October

Two-time world amateur silver medallist Joe Ward will have his first professional boxing bout in October.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2019 - 19:07

Digital Desk staff

Two-time world amateur silver medallist Joe Ward will have his first professional boxing bout in October.

The 25-year-old Westmeath southpaw has signed a contract to be co-promoted by Lou DiBella and Ken Casey, with DiBella saying the plan is to make Ward a world title contender within three years.

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