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Michael Conlan fight: Tickets, date, venue and more as boxing legend returns to the ring
Michael Conlan is set to square off against Jack Bateson at the 3Arena in Dublin on the 5th of September, marking his first professional bout in the Irish capital. 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. Advertisement "I am truly honoured to be fighting in Dublin, for the first time in my professional career," Conlan expressed. READ MORE: Rory McIlroy sports fresh look ahead of the Open as he makes one young fan's day READ MORE: Rory McIlroy celebrated by NI ice-cream family in sweet tribute 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." Advertisement 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.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Conlan blocking out jibes for 'last roll of the dice'
Belfast featherweight Michael Conlan believes he is "probably one of the most trolled fighters" in boxing but will not allow online jibes to distract him from his goal of reaching the top as a come up short in his two previous world title challenges, the 33-year-old admits this is his "last roll of the dice" as he prepares to build towards a third title will take on England's Jack Bateson in Dublin on 5 September in the second fight of a comeback that began in Brighton with a points win against Asad Asif Khan and improved his record to to that, the Olympic bronze medallist had spent 16 months out of the ring following his third pro defeat to Jordan Gill in December 2023 and had pondered retirement."I'm well used to it," he said of the online abuse."I'm a very selfish person when it comes to this game. It's very hard. "I've missed an awful lot of my own kids' lives, so the dedication is there for everybody to see. "The only person I'm doing it for is myself, my missus and my kids, to give them the best life I possibly can. It's legacy - that's what I want." 'Boxing will never love you back' Professional boxing is a cruel mistress and Conlan has endured some tough moments through the course of his career, none more so than in March 2022 when on course for victory against then WBA champion Leigh Wood and he was knocked out in the 12th round. Harsh lessons in the ring have helped give him a fresh perspective and now he acknowledges that, while still in possession of inner confidence, he is aware that he is not infallible inside the squared circle."Boxing is a sport which you can love as much as you want, but it will never love you back," he said."When you're younger in the fight game, ego is huge. You think you're unbeatable and you're never going to lose, but not everybody's Floyd Mayweather."Boxing can humble you, especially when you lose. You're losing in front of thousands, millions watching around the world. It's hard. "You get people talking. It's not a nice feeling but once you realise words are just words, the only way they affect you is if you let them."The 2015 world amateur champion has a route mapped for the next year and should he safely navigate the test posed by Bateson, he plans to return later in the year to fight "maybe in Belfast, Dublin or even New York" with the hope that could then open the door to another world title he is savvy enough to now know that such plans are worthless should he be defeated on 5 September."Jack's a tough opponent, so I think it's the right fight at the right time."If I was to lose and, listen there's every possibility in that, I would happily say that's it but until then I'm not done."I want to get a world title. If I don't reach it, I don't reach it, but I'm going to do everything I can to make sure I reach that goal."
Irish Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
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- 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.
BBC News
30-06-2025
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- BBC News
Conlan set for September return in Dublin
Belfast featherweight Michael Conlan is set to face Jack Bateson on 5 September in 33-year-old returned to winning ways in March with a points win over Asad Asif Khan after a 15-month absence from the ring following defeat by Jordan Gill in December fighter Bateson has a record of 20 wins, one defeat and one draw, and is a former British super-bantamweight 31-year-old's last outing against Danny Quartermaine in December 2024 ended in a draw after an accidental clash of heads saw both fighters cut and the fight stopped in the second victory over India's Khan in March, European champion Cristobal Lorente was expected to be lined up next for Conlan but the Spaniard will instead face countryman Ruben Gil this Belfast fighter is looking to get back into World Championship contention after coming up short in his two previous title shots against Luis Alberto Lopez in May 2023 and Leigh Wood in March 2022. 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 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 is must-win territory from here on in and under head trainer Grant Smith, he is making the adjustments 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 will take a little time to fully click yet Conlan still has the ability to draw a crowd and that pulling power opens 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.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Dave Allen brutally KOs Johnny Fisher: The boxing world reacts
Dave Allen just knocked out Johnny Fisher in the fifth round at the Copper Box on DAZN after being behind on the scorecards to breathe new life into his career. The Doncaster man made good on his promise to avenge his loss in the first fight in Saudi Arabia last year, but what are the boxing world saying about this shock result in the immediate aftermath. Frazer Clarke The Olympic bronze medallist who recently said he would like to fight Johnny Fisher, chimed in on X after his old foe Allen toppled the Essex fighter. He said in a now deleted post: 'unpopular opinion 3 2 1, go. F*ck Dave Allen did his best to get me disqualified and now we're jumping for joy that he's beat a novice! Gutted for JF [Johnny Fisher] he'll be back.' Michael Conlan The Irishman gave Allen high praise for producing a showstopping finish. Conlan said: Wow, that was some finish, take a bow Dave Allen.' Paul Smith The eldest of the Liverpudlian fighting family and former British super middleweight champion expressed his fondness for Allen and that he deserves to have an opportunity to win the British heavyweight title, currently in possession of Fabio Wardley. He said: 'Hard not to like Dave Allen. I didn't want to see him fighting and would now like to see him get a British title if he can. One of the good lads.' Dave Coldwell Coldwell believes that Allen has just re-introduced himself into the British heavyweight scene as a real contender. The trainer said: 'Absolutely sensational from Dave Allen! So composed and a brutal finish. After a long hard career, I think he's just got himself an invite to the heavyweight party. Not the most graceful shoulder ride I've seen tho!'
