Olympic medalist Kenneth Egan has backed Kellie Harrington's decision to remain in the amateur ranks, arguing that turning pro for a potential Croke Park showdown with Katie Taylor was too great a gamble. "I'm delighted, Kellie Harrington has made the right decision," said Egan. "There was talk that if she went pro, she could have had a few fights and then fought Katie Taylor in Croke Park. "Imagine she committed to the pro game and Katie Taylor got a bad injury or retired for some reason. Dubliner Egan, who has battled alcohol addiction, explained why staying amateur was the right decision for him too.

Source: Irish Examiner September 07, 2021 15:00 UTC