Boxer Hale, backed by former world champion Michael Conlan, is set to turn professional after his amateur career ended with a defeat to Patris Mughalzai at the Commonwealth Games.
The move comes as Hale looks to flip the page on his amateur career, with Conlan's guidance expected to help him navigate the professional ranks.
Hale's last amateur bout saw him lose to Mughalzai at the Commonwealth Games, a result that prompted the decision to move into the paid ranks.
