Olympic bronze medallist Aidan Walsh 'at peace' with retirement after career of struggles outside the ring

During his boxing career, Aidan Walsh struggled with his mental health. He plans to do a Masters in sports psychology, and possibly a PhD, with the aim of helping fellow athletes. 

Aidan Walsh won a bronze medal for Ireland at the Toyko Olympics. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Aidan Walsh has called time on a boxing career that delivered Olympic bronze in Tokyo, two Commonwealth Games medals and a host of conflicting emotions laid bare in a raw and honest interview on Monday.

Still only 28, the Belfast man had previously cut the cord on his time between the ropes for a 14-month spell before returning and qualifying for the Paris Games. He has no intention of doubling back now. Not this time.