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More frustration for John Joe Nevin as comeback clash is called off

John Joe Nevin [8(4)-0] has been forced to pull out of his upcoming fight.

The 27 year old Mullingar super featherweight was due to headline a nine-fight show at the Fillmore venue in Philadelphia on Friday March 24th.

His opponent here would have been Puerto Rican Luis Lebron [7(3)-0-1] for the UBF title.

However, a rib injury sustained by the Westmeath man has force his withdrawal and the postponement of the card.

It’s more frustrating news for Nevin, who has suffered a jilted paid career since turning pro in the aftermath of his 2013 European gold medal, being restricted to just eight fights in three years due to a multitude of issues.

The 2012 Olympic silver medallist’s most recent contest took place at the SugarHouse Casino, last August, with Nevin outpointing Jesus Lule over six.

Joe O'Neill

Reporting on Irish boxing the past five years. Work has appeared on irish-boxing.com, Boxing News, the42.ie, and local and national media. Provide live ringside updates, occasional interviews, and special features on the future of Irish boxing. email: joneill6@tcd.ie

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