Hull's boxing hero Luke Campbell will turn professional, it has been confirmed.
Olympic gold medallist Campbell has agreed a deal with promoter Eddie Hearn'sMatchroom Sport.
The west Hull fighter, 25, beat Ireland's John Joe Nevin to win bantamweight gold at London 2012 and becomes the third member of Britain's 10-strong Olympic team to turn pro since last year's Games.
Campbell, awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List, has been part of the Great Britain amateur boxing squad since 2007.
The British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA), which runs Britain's Olympic boxing programme, has confirmed that Campbell will not be part of the squad preparing for the 2016 Rio Games.
Rob McCracken, BABA's performance director, said: "Luke has been a great servant to the World Class Performance Programme for a number of years and an excellent role model to other members of the squad in both his medal-winning performances and the way he conducts himself inside and outside of the gym.
"It is a disappointment for us that Luke has decided his future lies away from the GB Boxing squad but he departs with our best regards and we wish him every success in his future career."
Matthew Holt, chief executive of the BABA, added: "Like other boxers who have represented Great Britain superbly in recent years, such as Tom Stalker and Anthony Ogogo, Luke will remain part of the GB boxing family.
"He will always be welcome to visit our gym, spend time with our boxers and pass on his skills and experience and provide them with an insight into what it takes to become Olympic champion."
