Sweeney to debut in South Africa in a televised bout

FORMER senior Champion Gary Sweeney will make his pro debut on September 19.

The Ballinrobe cruiserweight will trade leather for the first time as a paid operator in South Africa against a yet to be confirmed opponent.

Sweeney, who is a younger brother of former Irish title challenger Michael Sweeney, will fight for the first time without the vest live on TV.

SuperSports will broadcast the prospects debut live while his promoters Golden Gloves are in talks with Irish Tv re showing the bout back in Ireland.