Conlan set for September return in Dublin
Analysis - Is there a road back to world title contention for Conlan?
Having lost in previous world featherweight title challenges, it was always going to be a long road back for another shot.After his defeat to Gill in December 2023, Conlan sat out 2024 before admitting the only reason he was continuing to fight was to win that elusive world title.It is must-win territory from here on in and under head trainer Grant Smith, he is making the adjustments required.But the Belfast man has insisted he will not jump into action before he knows he is ready as this time a defeat will be the end.It will take a little time to fully click yet Conlan still has the ability to draw a crowd and that pulling power opens doors.Should he overcome Bateson, and possibly another test at a higher level, then a shot at one of the current champions is not beyond the realms of possibility next year. But there is absolutely no room for error from here.
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