Michael Conlan to return to action in Dublin in September
The 2012 Olympic bronze medalist returned to winning ways earlier this year when he bested Asad Asif Khan in his first fight for well over a year.
He will take on a fierce operator in Bateson. The Leeds native boasts a near flawless record of 20 wins, one draw and one defeat, with that sole loss coming three years ago against Shabaz Masoud.
The former British super-bantamweight champion last fought in December 2024 when he took on Danny Quartermaine in a bout that was controversially stopped in the second round after a clash of heads between the two fighters.
For Conlan, this fight is the next step on a road that he hopes will lead to a return to the World title picture.
The 33-year-old began his professional career with 16 wins in a row. A devastating KO loss to Leigh Woods in a world title bout three years ago was the first blemish of his career, and since then, Conlan has only picked up two wins in four fights.
September's fight will mark the first time that Conlan has fought in Dublin since turning professional.
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