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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Michael Conlan next fight: Tickets to go on sale for Dublin bout
Michael Conlan's fight with Jack Bateson will take place at the 3Arena in Dublin on the 5th of September. 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.
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Michael Conlan to return to action at Dublin's 3Arena in September
MICHAEL CONLAN WILL return to action in Dublin on 5 September against England's Jack Bateson at Dublin's 3Arena. Conlan spent 12 months out of the ring before signing with Wasserman Boxing earlier this year, returning to action with a victory of Asad Asif Khan in March. Plotting his way back to a world title shot, Conlan will face former British amateur Bateson, who has lost once in 22 professional fights. The vacant WBC International Featherweight title will be on the line across 10 rounds. The event marks the first time Conlan will have fought in Dublin as a professional. Advertisement 'I am truly honoured to be fighting in Dublin, for the first time in my professional career', says 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.' 'I've had a frustrating few months, waiting for the right opportunity to present itself', says Leeds native Bateson. 'Now the time has finally come, the fight against Michael Conlan is the sort of fight I've been waiting and working patiently for. 'Fighting Michael in Ireland and in front of his fans, could crumble some fighters but I am confident enough and experienced enough in boxing to fight whoever, whenever. I'm really excited and I can't wait for September 5. 'I boxed all over the world as an amateur, fighting guys on their home turf, and it never once fazed me.' Tickets will be available on general sale from 10am tomorrow, 11 July.
Belfast Telegraph
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Michael Conlan confirms next fight as he lines up clash with former British champion
The Belfast man made his return to the ring in March when he defeated Asad Asif Khan in Brighton following a 16-month absence after back-to-back defeats to Luis Alberto Lopez and Jordan Gill in 2023. It was expected that Conlan would fight Cristobal Lorente for the Spaniard's European title, but he has instead taken on a fight with fellow countryman Ruben Gil this weekend. That means Bateson will be the man in his way instead, the Leeds man boasting a record of 20 wins, one draw and just one defeat, although he hasn't fought since December when he drew with Danny Quartermaine after a clash of heads left both men cut and the fight stopped in the second round. Conlan is looking to work his way back into world title contention after his last two deciders, against Leigh Wood in March 2022 and Lopez in May 2023, ended in defeat. This will be the 33-year-old's first fight in Dublin of his career, with the former Olympic bronze medallist hoping this will be the latest step on his way back to the top of the sport.
Irish Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Michael Conlan to return to action in Dublin in September
Michael Conlan is set to return to the ring when he takes on Jack Bateson in Dublin on September 5th. 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.
Chicago Tribune
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Federal judge dismisses suit that threatened wetlands on farmland nationwide
A federal judge in Iowa dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday that threatened millions of acres of wetlands, ecosystems that mitigate flooding, reduce water pollution and support biodiversity. While the lawsuit implicated wetlands nationwide, the battleground was a 72-acre farm in Delaware County, Iowa, owned by Chicago-based investor James Conlan. Conlan has over 1,000 acres of farmland in Iowa, which he leases to farmers who work the land. In some cases, he aims to eventually sell the land to developers. Represented by the libertarian Pacific Legal Foundation and Liberty Justice Center, Conlan argued that a federal provision colloquially known as Swampbuster, which discourages farmland owners from converting wetlands into cropland, infringes on property rights. Conlan and his lawyers did not respond to requests for comment following the decision, which detailed how his gripe with Swampbuster originated three years ago when he sought to cut down trees on 9 of his 72 acres federally designated as wetlands. Under the law, this would have made him and the farmer who leases the land ineligible for federal benefits such as subsidies, loans and insurance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and several environmental and sustainable agriculture groups countered that compliance with Swampbuster was voluntary. Farmers can drain and till wetlands, but if they do, they cannot expect to receive taxpayer dollars. An expectation of land stewardship is central to the partnership between farmers and the public, said Aaron Lehman, a fifth-generation farmer and president of the Iowa Farmers Union, one of the several groups that joined with the federal government in the case. 'Thursday's decision means we can continue to have farm programs that have integrity,' he said Friday afternoon as he planted soybeans on his farm in Polk County, Iowa. Swampbuster protects 78 million acres, or two-thirds of the wetlands remaining in the continental U.S., according to Food and Water Watch, another group that joined the case in support of Swampbuster. In the upper Midwest, 30 million acres of wetlands, including over 640,000 in Iowa and 1 million in Illinois, are at risk of being destroyed by industrial agriculture, according to a study by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Over half the nation's original wetlands have already been destroyed by farming, development and climate change since the 1780s. 'Every day Americans, and especially homeowners — they might not even know about this case — but it was a big win for them. Wetlands in the Midwest and across the country provide billions of dollars in mitigation benefits by preventing people from losing their homes due to floods,' said Katie Garvey, an attorney at the Chicago-based Environmental Law and Policy Center who represented the environmental and sustainable agriculture groups. Wetlands are natural sponges and filters, absorbing excess water to prevent flooding and catching pollutants before they run into local waterways. They are also critical habitats for a variety of plants and animals. Garvey and her colleagues were pleasantly surprised by the Agriculture Department's continued defense of Swampbuster under the Trump administration. The lawsuit was originally filed under the Biden administration. 'We've been very relieved to see that this administration is continuing to support the USDA and defend Swampbuster,' she said. Chief Judge C.J. Williams, who presided over the case, was also appointed to the Northern Iowa District Court by President Donald Trump during his first term. 'I think that part of the reason is that these programs are really popular with farmers and with Trump's base,' said Dani Replogle, a staff attorney with Food and Water Watch. 'I wonder if that is maybe contributing to them being a little bit more cautious with programs that benefit farmers and benefit farming more broadly?' Lehman warned that the alternative to the voluntary Swampbuster program is a total regulatory environment where farmers don't have choice on whether to comply with conservation programs. 'The only other options would be neglecting the environment or a total regulatory environment, which would be difficult,' he said. The fight to over Swampbuster's fate — and the millions of wetlands it protects — isn't over yet, however. Conlan's team plans to appeal the decision to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals based in St. Louis, according to a statement posted by the Liberty Justice Center on X Thursday evening. 'We're confident that the appellate court will ultimately rule that this federal law is unconstitutional. This law has been taking land from farmers for years, and we look forward to continuing to fight this unconstitutional law,' said the statement, which Conlan's lawyers referred the Tribune to, in lieu of an interview.
