IABA resigned to losing Lee

HIGH Performance Director, Gary Keegan, knows the next call he gets from Andy Lee will be to tell him he has signed professional forms.

The Limerick southpaw is the IABA’s most prized possession and his immense talent was also recognised by the Irish Sports Council who offered him a far better deal than any other amateur sportsman in a bid to keep him for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

He now looks set to return the contract and opt for professional forms with the legendary Emanuel Steward. It is reported he is due to fly out to Detroit tomorrow with his advisors to meet Steward at the famed Kronk Gym which has produced many world champions.