Olympic medallist Paddy Barnes retires after 21 years in boxing

Paddy Barnes has retired from boxing.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2019 - 08:09

Digital Desk staff

Paddy Barnes has retired from boxing.

The Belfast native won bronze medals in the light flyweight division at the Beijing and London Olympics before carrying the Irish flag at the Rio Olympics.

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