[2][3] 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.

[4] 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.

[5] Murray, who fought out of St. Albans near London, England, won his first nine pro fights and three by knockout.

Murray was nominated in the 'Prospect of the Year' category for the 2008 irish-boxing.com National Boxing Awards Unfortunately, on 5 June 2011 he fought Gavin Rees of Wales and lost by Unanimous Decision.

[citation needed] A rematch took place on 22 March 2008, in the National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland.