Olympic hopeful Lee heading for pro ranks

LIMERICK boxer Andy Lee appears to have finally signed a professional contract with the legendary Emanuel Steward.

However, with Lee away on holidays in France, confirmation about his future remains unclear, even though it seems certain he will turn his back on the amateur ranks in the next few days.

The rumour mill surrounding the Irish Olympian’s future began last week when Steward’s Kronk Gym website indicated that he was set to make his pro debut at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan, on August 13 against an un-named opponent.