Paddy Barnes claims first professional title defeating Silvio Olteanu

Paddy Barnes recorded a majority-decision points win over Silvio Olteanu at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday night as the two-time Olympic medallist claimed his first professional title in just his third paid bout.

Paddy Barnes claims first professional title defeating Silvio Olteanu
Sun, 18 Jun, 2017 - 08:08

Ciarán Gallagher reports from the Waterfront Hall, Belfast

Paddy Barnes recorded a majority-decision points win over Silvio Olteanu at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday night as the two-time Olympic medallist claimed his first professional title in just his third paid bout.

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