For me it was all about the Olympics — I never cared about going pro. My goal for most of my career was the Olympics. But even in the camp before my last fight, I was slowing down in sparring. Life after boxing: Paddy Barnes on being proud, moving forward and weight 'education' regrets The recent Tokyo Olympics was the first Games that haven't featured Paddy Barnes since Athens '04 - but the two-time bronze medallists insists he has adapted well to life after boxing.
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Cookies in this domain have lifespan of 1 year. Cookie Policy More information about our Privacy Policy. Enable All Save Changes. Marketing and Advertising Cookies. Since Barnes first made the mainstream sports pages by winning bronze in Beijing, he has proven to be as potent with his tongue as he is with his fists. I just laugh at the IABA now.
The only topic that Barnes wants to clear up is his decision to become an MBE. Accepting an award from the Queen put Barnes, a Catholic from nationalist north Belfast, in an uncomfortable position. Then I was put on the spot and so I said yes. But some people in Northern Ireland are so fucked up nothing brings them together. I was just trying to show respect and maybe bring the communities together.
McIlroy took the joke in his stride. Enter email address This field is required Sign Up. However, in the interview published on Wednesday, Barnes admits he missed the deadline for accepting the award in the hope it would be forgotten about. In the interview the Olympian also reveals that in Barry McGuigan, who has helped guide Carl Frampton to two world titles, approached him about turning professional, but he turned him down.
He believes that had he joined current gym MTK in Spain, after the London Games in he would already be a world champion. Barnes has won each of his fights since turning professional in November, and next meets former European champion Silvio Olteanu from Romania.
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