The former IBO champion from Belfast was back in the ring six months after his British super-middleweight title defeat to Carl Froch.

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But he has not played there for 18 months as he was used as a full-back for former club New South Wales Waratahs in Super 14.

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"It was a great chance to get back into football after eight months out, " said the former Dungannon Swifts boss.

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He announced his candidacy on Wednesday morning in a video and written statement on his campaign website, ending months of speculation over whether he would seek to take back his former seat.

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