Debut Date – Another Decorated Donovan Joins the Pro Ranks
Another former underage standout and Donovan has officially join the paid ranks very soon.
Jim Donovan informed Irish-boxing.com last year that he had decided to ditch the vest and turn pro.
The 20-year-old starlet has been training like a professional since but there was no concrete news as to when he may debut or under which banner he will compete up until today.
Donovan is the latest name confirmed on the Kieran Molloy-topped, GBM-promoted Galway Glory card.
The Limerick stylist will punch for pay for the first time on at Pearse Stadium on June 28.
Like his boxing family members, Paddy and Edward Donovan’s cousin, was a standout underage amateur, winning European Youth and Schoolboy medals as well as an abundance of Irish titles.
He was expected to feature at the adult Elite level over the coming years, but, again like his cousins, the southpaw will go pro before really exploring a senior amateur career.
Donovan made no secret desire to turn over in recent years. The Munster boxer has always been drawn to the spotlight as well as the glitz and glam around the paid ranks but his Uncle Martin āGuguā Donovan, the Andy Lee trained Paddy Donovan and āThe Dominatorā Edward Donovan were all keen for him to remain amateur until he got that bit older.
It appears he has talked them around, as speaking to Irish-boxing.com last year he revealed he was he has turned pro.
āI feel like Iāve done enough in the amateur. World medalist, European Champion, European medal winner, 10 times National Champion. I think itās time for me to step into these bright lights,ā he said.
Pushed on who he may sign with Donovan smiled āIāve no information on that.ā
Donovan has shadowed Paddy Donovan since the Matchroom fighter turned pro, meaning he has been in around former middleweight champion of the world Andy Lee, which in turn suggests he may work with the respected figure in the pro game!
