Michael Conlan to face Kevin Walsh in Belfast
Conlan is putting his WBC International Featherweight title on the line
Michael Conlan’s road back to a world title takes him home to Belfast and a showdown with unbeaten American Kevin Walsh.
34-year-old Conlan, bidding for a third shot at the world title, faces Walsh on Friday, March 20 at the SSE Arena in front of his home fans.
Conlan is putting his WBC International Featherweight title on the line as he goes up against the supremely confident man known as ‘King’ on what could be the last time he fights in Belfast.
Walsh is 19-0, has stopped five of his last seven opponents and has vowed to ruin Conlan’s homecoming.
The ‘Irish Mick’ says he knows the Brockton brawler is dangerous, but stressed he is laser-focused on taking another step towards a world title tilt.
Michael Conlan said: “I can’t wait to come back to Belfast to fight, on this last run towards a world title.
“I am ready and excited but know I face a very tough opponent in Kevin Walsh, who promises to bring the heat.
“It has all the makings of a special night, as I keep pushing for that shot at world honours, and I plan to savour every second of it, because it’s potentially my last ever fight at home
“I can’t wait to see you all at the SSE on March 20.”
Kevin Walsh said: “On March 20th I’m coming to ring Micky’s bell fast!
“I’m ready to go 20-0. Respect to him and his team for accepting this fight, and I know we both will be at our best on fight night, but the kid from Brockton, Massachusetts is coming to Belfast to make a statement.”
Kalle Sauerland said: “We felt the spine-tingling atmosphere of a Mick Conlan fight night in Dublin, last year, but now we’re bringing him home, and it could be even more electric.
“Mick knows this could be the last time he fights in Belfast, so there’s no room for error against a big punching and confident Walsh, who is going to make his presence felt on March 20.”