Ring-rusty Lee expecting a tough battle with Joyce

ANDY LEE launches another defence of his national senior middleweight title at the National Stadium tonight, but said yesterday it is going to be no pushover against experienced Athyman, Hugh Joyce (St Michael’s).

The Limerick southpaw has only boxed twice since the Olympics, but while in full training for some time, ring rustiness could be a problem.

“I have not fought since January 14,” he said. “In fact, my only contests since Athens were in Limerick and Wexford and I won both.