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Laois Boxer Returns To Ring After Suspension

Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 16:32

Portlaoise's Michael O'Reilly is looking to move on from being sent on from the 2016 Olympics.

A Laois boxer who was sent home from the 2016 Olympics for failing a drugs test is looking to move on from the incident.

Michael O'Reilly from Portlaoise returned to the ring earlier this month for the first time since 2016, after he tested positive for the anabolic steroid, methandienone at the Olympic Games in Brazil.

The 32 year old was sent home from the games and was hit with a four year suspension.

He says his performances wouldn't have been affected by the drug:

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