John Paul Hale prepares for professional boxing debut in Belfast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:07 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
John Paul Hale, guided by former professional boxer Michael Conlan, is set to begin his professional boxing career on November 27 at The Devenish in Belfast. Hale, who previously competed as an amateur and has an Irish Elite championship title, expressed confidence in moving past amateur boxing after his recent Commonwealth Games exit. He indicated that his final amateur experience left him frustrated, particularly with officiating at elite levels. Now focusing on the pros, Hale intends to fight in the welterweight class while maintaining his roots in Belfast's Star ABC gym.
- •Hale's professional debut scheduled for November 27 in Belfast.
- •Former pro Michael Conlan is guiding Hale's career.
- •Hale expressed frustration over his recent Commonwealth Games loss.
- •He aims to initially campaign at welterweight.
- •Hale plans to build his career starting from smaller venues.
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Time is right for Conlan-backed Hale to flip the page
"Belfast's John Paul Hale feels the time is right to enter professinal boxing with former pro Michael Conlan guiding his fortunes.
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