Michael Conlan next fight: Tickets to go on sale for Dublin bout
It marks the first time that Conlan has fought in the Irish capital as a professional, with the former Olympian - who took home bronze for Ireland at London 2012 - hoping that a big win will put him back in the frame for a crack at a World title.
'I am truly honoured to be fighting in Dublin, for the first time in my professional career," said Conlan.'I boxed countless times in the city as an amateur, and achieved so much of my success there, so to finally be fighting in Dublin as a pro, is genuinely exciting.'And it's a big fight too. I have plenty of respect for Jack Bateson, we have sparred many rounds, and he poses a real threat to my world title plans.'I will have to be on my A-game to win this fight, but with the support of the fans in Dublin, we can make this a special night on my road back to the top.'
Tickets for Conlan's bout with Bateson go on sale at 10am this morning and can be purchased here.
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