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Heavyweight champ Reynolds just the ticket ahead of Belfast debut. Sligo parking warden and 5 time Irish champ turns pro at 39
Turning 39 most boxers have long since hung up their mitts and settled for a life of reminiscing on sepia-coloured past glories. However, former Irish international amateur star turned boxing coach, Stephen Reynolds, isn’t most boxers and is set to make his debut in the paid ranks on July 21 in Belfast.
A decade ago ‘Block’ Reynolds ranked amongst Europe's top amateur boxers, chalking up five Irish National titles at Super-heavyweight and Heavyweight between 1997 and 2001 and a Four Nations gold in 2001, beating England's David Dolan in the final. He also competed at the World Championships in 1999 and 2001 where he prepared alongside eventual silver medal winner David Haye.
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Turning 39 most boxers have long since hung up their mitts and settled for a life of reminiscing on sepia-coloured past glories. However, former Irish international amateur star turned boxing coach, Stephen Reynolds, isn’t most boxers and is set to make his debut in the paid ranks on July 21 in Belfast.
A decade ago ‘Block’ Reynolds ranked amongst Europe's top amateur boxers, chalking up five Irish National titles at Super-heavyweight and Heavyweight between 1997 and 2001 and a Four Nations gold in 2001, beating England's David Dolan in the final. He also competed at the World Championships in 1999 and 2001 where he prepared alongside eventual silver medal winner David Haye.
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