Comeback kid Lee to fight Gibbs
Published Date:
12 June 2008
By Jerome O'Connell
LIMERICK'S Andy Lee is set to take on US boxer Willie 'The Gladiator' Gibbs in his next fight on home soil.
The former St Francis Boxing Club Olympian who turned 24 this week will headline the Ladbrokes.com Fight Night in UL Sports Arena on July 19.
Philadelphia native Gibbs has 20 professional wins - 16 by knockout and just three defeats.
Andy Lee says he can't wait to fight again in Limerick.
"I am ready to do what I do best and that is to get back into the ring and fight. After my loss I needed time to gather my thoughts but now I am ready."
The fight will be televised live on RTE2.
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Last Updated:
12 June 2008 1:41 PM
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