Michael Conlan fight: Tickets, date, venue and more as boxing legend returns to the ring
The former Olympian, who clinched a bronze medal for Ireland at London 2012, is eyeing a victory to propel him towards another shot at a World title.
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"I am truly honoured to be fighting in Dublin, for the first time in my professional career," Conlan expressed.
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He reminisced about his amateur days, saying, "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."
Conlan acknowledged the challenge ahead: "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."
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He added confidently, "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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