Career
He is currently ranked number three in the EBU"s European rankings. At the age of ten, Murray began boxing as an amateur at the Cavan American Broadcasting Company. Murray also represented in Ireland at national level winning a 4 Nations title and three Gold medals for Ireland at the Multi-Nations tournaments. Murray became frustrated after failing to qualify for the Athens Olympics in 2004 and so decided to switch to the pro ranks and relocate to London under manager Michael Helliet.
Murray turned professional in March 2005, winning his first fight at the King"s Hall, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, in which he beat Welshman Jonathan Jones in a fourth round knockout on a card that included Jim Rock, Neil Sinclair and Eamonn Magee.
Having returned to his native Country and County to box, Murray signed a promotional deal with Brian Peters Promotions and moved to John Breen"s gym in Belfast. Murray was nominated in the "Prospect of the Year" category for the 2008 irish-boxing.com National Boxing Unfortunately, on the 5th of June 2011 he fought Gavin Rees of Wales and lost by Unanimous Decision.
The Irish man fought well for the 12 rounds despite powerful punches coming from Rees throughout the fight. Gormans head made contact with Murrays face a number of times during the fight and the fight was stopped by referee David Irving in round 4.
A rematch took place on the 22 March 2008, in the National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland.
