Anthony Ogogo at today's press conference

Anthony Ogogo turns professional

Lowestoft boxer Anthony Ogogo, who won a bronze medal at London 2012, has announced he is turning professional.

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Ogogo ready to make US boxing bow

Ogogo after his debut victory in Sheffield Credit: PA

Lowestoft fighter Anthony Ogogo is preparing to jet to the USA for his second professional bout in a month.

The middleweight wrote on his facebook page of his excitement at the fight in Atlantic City in ten days time.

He wrote:

"Flights confirmed, the scene is set. Im making my second foray into pro boxing on the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk Halll next Sat May 18th. US Debut on a stacked card with world title fights & boxing of the highest calibre, under the bright lights of Atlantic City. #ImALuckyBoy"

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Ogogo wins first professional fight

Anthony Ogogo
Anthony Ogogo (right) in action during his victory over Kieron Gray during the Middleweight bout at the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield. Credit: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Ogogo has won his first professional fight in style, knocking out his opponent in the second round.

The victory in Sheffield last night was the perfect start to the Lowestoft boxer's professional career.

Ipswich Town's bid for Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo

Ipswich Town are hoping to tempt Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo to fight at Portman Road.

The Lowestoft fighter won bronze at the London Olympics before turning pro earlier this year.

Town say they're looking at ways to boost income at Portman Road by staging events like concerts, so manager Mick McCarthy can spend more in the transfer market.

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Ogogo turns pro

It's been quite a time over the last few months for Anthony Ogogo.

First, the boxer from Lowestoft managed to win a bronze medal at the London Olympics over the summer.

That performance gave him the chance to turn professional.

And let's not forget this weekend when Anthony will make his debut in the ITV show Splash, which is also proving to be a bit of a hit!

Olympic boxer Ogogo turns professional

Great Britain's Anthony Ogogo from Lowestoft with his Men's Middle (75kg) bronze medal Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Olympic boxing bronze medallist Anthony Ogogo from Lowestoft has signed his first professional contract. Middleweight Ogogo was announced as the newest recruit by Golden Boy Promotions, and the Briton is poised for his first paid fights in the new year.

Ogogo insisted now is an ideal time to leave the amateur ranks, having experienced podium success at London 2012.

He said: "I can't wait to get started. 2012 has been without doubt one of the greatest years of my life.

"Following the Olympics I've been looking to the future and considering a number of options, and feel that the time is now right to turn professional with Golden Boy."

A date and venue for Ogogo's first fight has yet to be announced.

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