The 32 year old could return to action in the Spring.
A Westmeath boxer is set to make a return to the ring.
Moate's Joe Ward could be back in the ring in the next two months after signing a three year deal with promotional company Zuffa Boxing, which was founded by UFC Chief Executive Dana White.
The 32 year old currently sits with an impressive 12-1 professional record, but hasn't stepped in the ring since October 2024, with many of his scheduled fights postponed over the past year.
Ward says having no fight over the past year has been tough:
Joe Ward has been speaking to Midlands 103's Liam White about his return to boxing and how he has been dealing with the last year:
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