Cian Reddy has announced he's turning professional.
Laois' newest professional boxer will be looking to follow in the footsteps of World Champion fighter, TJ Doheny.
Cian Reddy, who's last outing in the amateur ranks saw the Mountmellick fighter win the Celtic Box Cup in September, is reflecting on the support he's gotten from local fighters throughout his career.
Fighting out of Unit 3 Gym in Naas with Offaly's first ever pro fighter Paul Loonam, Reddy is expecting to make his debut this summer.
He says his future success is based on past support:
Cian's full interview will be broadcast on Friday at 7pm on Health & Fitness with David Hollywood.
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