Arum was speaking about Conlan's next fight in March at Madison Square Garden when he said: 'It’s during the week, St Patrick’s … Revenge mission – Irish defeater up next for Michael Conlan March 23, 2021 Jonny Stapleton Ionut Baluta, Michael Conlan Michael Conlan [14 (8)-0] will be out to prove Ionut Baluta [14 (3)-2 (0)] isn’t an Irish kryptonite merchant come May 1. next fight aug 15 th 2020 Belfast duo Michael Conlan and Carl Frampton will both return to action, behind closed doors on August 15 th . TV Details For Next Conlan Fight Michael Conlan is set to continue his remarkable rise in the paid ranks. Michael Conlan's determination shone through like a beacon of light for Irish sport. Also co-founder of Junior Sports Media and Leinster Rugby PRO of the Year winner. Irish Drago Paul McCullagh returns next month, Olympian Araik Marutjan believes home support will put pressure on Meli, Spike O’Sullivan v David Lemieux finally made OFFICIAL, Tyson Fury Windsor Park Opponent CONFIRMED. The unbeaten Belfast boxer hasn't fought since last August when he beat Sofiane Takoucht on the undercard of Carl Frampton's win over Darren Traynor. The Madrid resident now looks to make it a hat trick of successive Irish wins when he takes on the Adam Booth trained former amateur sensation on a BT Sports broadcast, Frank Warren promoted card this May. Some of Conlan's body shots were landing below the belt, for which he was deducted a point on two separate occasions. Indeed, legendary promoter Arum has said an August showdown with WBO super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton was on the cards. March 17th falls on a Sunday this year but Conlan [10(6)-0] will still fight on the date despite this. There are fighters, fighting all over the world, even back home it’s going really good for us. Have been covering boxing for over 16 years and writing about sport for a living for 19 years. Michael Conlan will have to wait until late this year at the very earliest to get his hands on a world title. “Mick is close to a world title shot, and I expect him to be at his very best April 30. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum believes Baluta will be a 'step up' for the Falls Road man. Michael Conlan returns to the ring tonight as he looks continue his quest for a world title. Irish boxer Michael Conlan has revealed he cried in the bath and tweeted Russian president Vladimir Putin immediately after losing to Russian boxer Vladimir Nikitin at the 2016 Rio Olympics in what he saw as corrupt officiating. Your information will be used in accordance with our, Carl Frampton vs Jamel Herring: Jackal explains story behind special fight shorts for April 3, Carl Frampton vs Jamel Herring TV info confirmed for April 3 bout, What channel is Rangers vs Celtic on? For just €5 a month, become a patron of Irish-Boxing to get weekly podcasts and other benefits. Michael Conlan will face Ionut Baluta in London next month. He then picked up an ankle injury during training which saw hopes of a fight with Isaac Dogboe derailed. Michael Conlan has been forced to pull out of his next fight on December 5 with an ankle injury. email: editoririshboxing@gmail.com. Paramilitary Crime Task Force Detectives also seized a van, a sum of cash and a quantity of gold. Conlan's fight is the first of three on the main card so he will be in the ring at approximately 2.15 am. It is confirmed that Conlan will face the Romanian on April 30 at the Copper Box Arena. 10 years ago today Irish fans flooded the MEN Arena hoping to witness one of the greatest wins in Irish boxing history live. It is confirmed that Conlan will face the Romanian on April 30 at the Copper Box Arena. Baluta is well known to Irish boxing fans, having beaten both Davey Oliver Joyce and TJ Doheny in his last two fights. TV and live stream info for the Scottish Cup clash, The Old Firm collide once again this season, this time in a massive Scottish Cup tie, Former Linfield teen sets out Ipswich Town blueprint for success, The 18-year-old is approaching the end of his second season at Ipswich Town, What channel is Celtic vs Rangers on? It will be the Belfast boxer's first outing since last August, Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inbox. The Belfast featherweight announced on social media this evening that he will headline a card at the Theater at Madison Square Garden for the third St Patrick’s Day running. Former Assistant Sports editor for the Gazette News Paper Group and former Tallaght Voice Sports Editor. I know how tough of a fighter Baluta is, but I've been training hard since shortly after my last win in August and will be well prepared for victory. It is hoped that victory over Baluta will tee up a world title shot for Conlan later in the year, potentially against WBO world super-bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton. Michael Conlan [14(8)-0] will be out to prove Ionut Baluta [14(3)-2(0)] isn’t an Irish kryptonite merchant come May 1. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-irish_boxing_com-medrectangle-3-0')};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-irish_boxing_com-medrectangle-3-0_1')}; .medrectangle-3-multi-110{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-top:15px !important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;text-align:center !important;}The Belfast super featherweight takes on the Romanian with plenty of successful Irish previous when he returns to the ring early this summer. Irish boxer Michael Conlan returns to the ring tonight as he takes on Russian Vladimir Nikitin in Madison Square Garden, New York. “It’s going really, really well. A rising boxer and a friend of MMA star Conor McGregor, Michael Conlan is set for his fifth pro fight on Saturday in New York, where he's enjoying a bit of a residency. Irish fighter Conlan responded to the result by saying on social media: “Keep the belt warm, keep the belt clean because I’m coming to take it soon.” And this week Fulton told Boxing Social he is very confident of coming out on top if they were to meet. If Conlan manages to secure the win in just over a month’s time it should lead to a shot at WBO world champion Stephen Fulton in the Autumn. In his next fight, Conlan squared off against Sofiane Takoucht. Michael Conlan is set to make his return to the ring next month when he faces Ionut Baluta in London. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-irish_boxing_com-box-4-0')};Baluta was linked heavily to Conlan late last year and was in the running to provide December oppossition for the Top Rank star. Top Rank boss Bob Arum has suggested a world title shot would be the prize if he overcomes Ionut Baluta live on BT on April 30th . The 27-year-old followed that win up by taking another Irish scalp in the following September. Conlan, who will be fighting at super-bantamweight, said: "I'm very excited to get back in the ring against Ionut Baluta on April 30. Have had work published in publications around the world when working as a freelance journalist. The fight will take place on Saturday 14 December (in the early hours of Sunday morning in Ireland). Paul McCloskey was taking on global name Amir Khan and there was a real sense the Derry slylist could cause an upset. Up next The Rise of Vasyl Lomachenko | Career Highlights and Knockouts - Duration: 8:18. Ireland Michael Conlan will meet a 30 year US boxer with a near identical record in professional boxing in his next contest scheduled for Friday, September 22 … “I don’t really have a … 08 April, 2020 01:00. Former world champion Isaac Dogboe won that race but his proposed fight with Conlan was canceled after the London 2012 Olympic medal winner suffered an ankle injury. The Belfast super-bantamweight faces Ionut Baluta in London on May 1 – and if he manages to defeat the Romanian with successful Irish previous in London will fight for a world title in his next fight. The Top Rank boss made the comments after Conlan beat Vladimir Nikitin at the weekend in New York. Mick Conlan‘s next fight date has tonight been confirmed. Michael Conlan is Ireland's next top boxer.The 27-year-old is a former two-time Olympian who lost at the 2016 Games in Rio because of an apparently fixed fight.The Tech Insider Business July 12, 2020 July 12, 2020 Joe O'Neill Boxing on this side of the Atlantic returned following lockdown on Friday night in the BT Sport studios in … Autoplay When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Experienced Ryan Walsh is ranked number three by the WBO. What TV Channel is the fight on and where can I stream it? Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum has apologised for comments he made about Irish boxer Michael Conlan previously walking into the ring to an IRA song. With St Patrick’s Day rapidly approaching, SportPesa tracked down Michael Conlan as the Irish boxer prepares to fight in New York yet again. Michael Conlan has confirmed he plans to drop down to super-bantamweight and fight for a World title before the end of 2019. This time Baluta stopped Rio Olympian David Oliver Joyce in York Hall to take ‘DOJ’s’ WBO European ranking title. When and where will Carl Frampton and Mick Conlan fight next? Michael Conlan returns to his home away home as he takes on Ruben Garcia Hernandez at Madison Square Garden in New York this evening. No longer was he a fighter – he was now a boxer. He could take things to the next level if things go to plan in 2021. The contest is set to take place in BT’s studios in London as part of BT’s summer boxing series. I am also pleased that American fight fans will have an opportunity to watch the sensational Mthalane, who is in tough against the young Edwards.”. Conlan takes on Ionut Baluta in London on April 30, defeat the Romanian, who holds wins over TJ Dohney and David Oliver Joyce, and Top Rank Bob Arum has promised an MSG summer show down with with WBO super bantamweight world champion Stephen Fulton. Michael Conlan (Image: ©INPHO/Top Rank/Mikey Williams). ‘Il Capo’ first came on Irish fan’s radar when he outpointed former world champion TJ Doheny in March of 2020. Michael Conlan will face Ionut Baluta in London next month. March 26, 2021 March 26, 2021 Jonny Stapleton Michael Conlan Michael Conlan [14(8)-0] is one victory away from challenging for a world title in Maddison Square Garden according to Bob Arum . 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Speaking exclusively to Chris Walker, Conlan is only looking forward and he sees a bright future for himself. “I think Irish boxing is thriving at the moment,” said Conlan. Something went wrong, please try again later. Coverage begins at 2 am Irish time. But the bigger picture is dealing with Baluta and then we are firmly in the position to face Fulton.”, Irish-boxing.com contributor for 15 years and editor for the past decade. "I'm looking forward to putting on a great show and can't wait to get back in the ring.". The battle between WBO #1 and #9 will co-main event alongside an IBF world flyweight title fight between champion Moruti Mthalane and Londoner Sunny Edwards. “This is a big step up for Mick, as Baluta has pulled off quite a few upsets and is motivated to do so once again,” said Arum. Conlan started the fight fast, and was dominant throughout most of the fight, assaulting Takoucht with numerous body shots. 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