Walsh backs Nolan to go on to better things

With victory over Ecuador’s Carlos Sanchez under his belt and all the tension that goes with an Olympic debut out of the way, high performance coach Billy Walsh feels Adam Nolan can advance to greater things in London.

“It’s all about winning the first fight and now we know there are things to work on,” Walsh said. “If they were blowing people out of the water the first day you’d start to worry. It’s a bit early to be doing that.”

He was reflecting on Nolan’s nervous start to what could prove to be a big tournament for the rangy Wexford southpaw who will benefit from the experience when he meets Andrey Zamkovoy (Russia) on Friday.