LONDON 2012 SILVER medalist John Joe Nevin will make his boxing comeback later this month after 13 months out of the ring.
The 29-year-old Mullingar lightweight will headline on Friday 29 September in London’s Tolworth Recreation Centre, on a Steve Wraith Promotions bill which will also feature a number of local prospects.
Nevin, 8-0(4KOs), has been out of action since picking up his third straight unanimous decision victory versus American journeyman Jesus Lule in Philadelphia last August, and will bid to relaunch his stop-start career with a six-rounder against an as-of-yet unconfirmed opponent.
Physical, promotional and personal issues have all contributed to Nevin’s stuttering journey in the paid ranks to date, but at 29 the two-time World bronze medalist still has time to forge a noteworthy professional career.
Originally scheduled to fight on 24 March Stateside, Nevin was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Cant wait for it getting closer now! good to be getting back in the ring #mullingarshuffle pic.twitter.com/Tb2UEsF1jg
— John Joe Nevin (@johnJoeNevin) September 12, 2017
The Westmeath stylist last fought on this side of the Atlantic on the undercard of Matthew Macklin’s stoppage defeat to Jorge Sebastian Heiland at the 3Arena in 2014.
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After tonight if all goes well conor should get it :)
Ahead of Andy Lee? Seriously?
I think it could be because there has been irish world champion boxers before we’ve never had a world champion in the ufc before if Conor was to win tonight
Whoever gets it needs to have won something major. Conor winning would certainly put him in the running. Andy Lee, Paul O’Connell and Rory McIlroy are all very worthy, as are some of the others nominated
The judging period is from last December to today, Conor winning tonight wouldn’t be considered for this year’s award and would instead count towards his claim for the 2016 award (like Andy Lee wasn’t considered for the 2014 awards for win over Korobov last December)
Manager of the year… Brian Cody. About time he received this award.
Michael O’Neill.
Would like to see Connacht involved .. there having their best season ever
Michael Conlan all the way. World and European gold this year and a brilliant boxer to watch
Paul O Connell. Why?
Because he’s a great lad, mammy’s love him, and he’s retiring!!
6 Nations winning captain. Puts the “fear of god” into people.
Conlan would be my pick
My picks on first thought would probably be McGreggor if he wins tonight, the Irish boxing team for team of the year and Willie Mullins for manager of the year.
Player would be either Paul O’Connell (for 6 Nations unfortunately not WC ) or Conor McGregor (if he beats Aldo) and Jim Gavin for Manager
I love Paul everyone does. Just saying if they are picking a rugby player. I think Ian Henderson. I’m Munster. But there’s eff all there to pick
You’re Michael, no?
Has to be Billy Walsh for manager of the year. He’ll probably win it in the states next year. A special mention for IABA for cock-up of the year.
No John kavanafh for manager of the year ?
Or Stephen Kenny. What does the man have to do?
Two managers unlucky not to be nominated = Pat Lam & John Kavanagh
OK it shd b Maurice Fìtz for his achievements with Kerry team St Marys…Legend
*kavanagh sorry
Conor Mcgregor, northern ireland and Michael O Neill, all amazing achievements in 2015