Olympic champion to delay pro career for national team

China's first Olympic boxing gold medalist, Zou Shiming, has confirmed his commitment to the national team by declining offers to turn professional and instead will defend the title he won in Bejing at the 2012 London Games.

However, the two-time gold medalist at the World Amateur Championships said he had not given up on a professional career.

"Being a professional boxer was my dream when I started and it is not over yet. It's just a few years away," Zou said on Sunday.