Ireland's Ray Moylette has announced that he is turning pro.

The Mayo light welterweight won European gold in 2011, but missed out on Olympic qualification this year.

Rather than wait around for Tokyo in 2020, the 26-year old has decided to join the professional ranks. 

Thank you to @mayonewssport for all your help with everything over the years. Great to have you in my corner https://t.co/1AgGdar6Kc

— Ray Moylette (@raymoylette) September 6, 2016