it was in the sunday life paper... conlan said hes got a taste 4 the pro game with the wsb an all ... wants 2 fite on big pro shows with his brother:good
That's massive news. I'm surprised it hasn't been reported anywhere else. I just assumed that he wanted to stay amateur and try to win gold in Rio
Good news, he could make it all the way in the pro game if he keeps on improving like he has. Its a long old wait for the commonwealth games though isnt it.
Hopefully barnes turns over after the worlds aswell hell be 26 this year and if he waits for another olympics he.might be too old for the pros at that stage
Heard that Dudey was approached regarding a fight in May. Hoping to get it on the Frampton undercard if that bill is confirmed soon. Otherwise the fight will have to happen in Europe
Problem for someone like Barnes going pro is that there is NO money in pro boxing for guys his weight. He'd almost be better off from a financial viewpoint staying amateur,as odd as that is to say.
In normal circumstances abut barnes is good enough to win light flyweight title within two years and a fighter as popular as he is could easily fill the kings hall or the O2 fighting in world title fights...one of the most recognisable faces in Irish boxing ,your average man on the street recognises barnes all over Ireland the same can't be said about 95 of pro prospects in Ireland
Couldn't agree more. He's so well known now. Even by, as you say, your average man on the street. Could definitely sell out big venues in Ireland within a couple of years, which surely would be worth a lot of money to him.
Paddy would you still be a Light Fly in the pros. That's an absolute nightmare of a weight to be at in Europe and you'd struggle to find opposition and struggle even harder if there was late pullouts. Just looks at the inactivity of Jamie and previously Luke, and they have had to go up and down to Bantam just to get fight. Very frustrating.
A Light-Flyweight/Flyweight in the pros fighting from Europe needs to be a real promoter and fans favourite to succeed. Brahim Asloum is a very good example of a European Light-Fly/Fly who has promoted very well and combined with his ability achieved a lot as a result. Sarritzu and Inon are another two decent examples. But they are a rarity. In a situation like this it'd be best to fight for Irish/British/European titles at Fly on the weigh up, with some Light-Fly fights for 'International'/'intercontinental' belts, and settling at Light-Fly once reaching World level fight. But to do that well you need some serious promotional clout. Jamie Conlan really has been messed around, and Wilton has only managed to do well due to his family's promotions. Without a strong promoter who's determined to make things work it really isn't worth it when you've got yourself in a decent position as an amateur.