IRISH BOXER MICHAEL Conlan is set to make his professional bow in New York on St Patrick’s Day.
The 24-year-old Belfast native, who won gold in the World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games as well as bronze at the 2012 Olympics, left the amateur sport after his controversial exit from the Rio Games this summer.
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Conlan to make pro debut at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day
IRISH BOXER MICHAEL Conlan is set to make his professional bow in New York on St Patrick’s Day.
The 24-year-old Belfast native, who won gold in the World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games as well as bronze at the 2012 Olympics, left the amateur sport after his controversial exit from the Rio Games this summer.
A deal with American giants Top Rank was announced last month, and it has been confirmed that Conlan will make his debut on the main card at Madison Square Garden on 17 March — although an opponent has yet to named.
“It’s going to be an unbelievable event I think Michael is going to be a major star in the order of a Barry McGuigan.”
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