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Irish Elite Amateur s as Pros

  • 16-08-2024 9:18pm
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    Dick phelan
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    Was thinking recently about how many of our top amateur fighters have faired as pros and honestly it's noticable the lack of successful transition. John Joe Nevin, European Gold, Olympic Silver did nothing as a pro, Mick Conlan World Gold, Olympic bronze won't ever be a top pro imo, Paddy Barnes medeled at major tournaments for years did nothing as a pro, Jason Quigley World Silver and European Gold but never matched in his pro career. Joe Ward we will wait and see but I'm not too hopeful as his career seems to be moving slowly.

    Andy Lee and Ryan Burnett are the only elite amateurs I thought of that we had who also translated to the pro game. Obviously others like Frampton had excellent amateur careers but never medals at Olympics or world championship. Question is why do you think so many Irish fighters who were outstanding amateurs can't do much in the pro game?



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    megadodge
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    Delighted to see that I'm not the only one on this forum who remembers Ryan Burnett.



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