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Another fight thread that was deleted due to the random Boxrec backdate.

i thought it was against one of the walsh brothers

Mick Conlan hopes to earn future Carrington or Figueroa title fights

Michael Conlan’s quest to win a professional world title is about to enter its ninth year.

On March 20, Conlan (20-3, 10 KOs) will return to his Belfast hometown to box America's unbeaten Kevin Walsh (19-0, 10 KOs) at the city's SSE Arena.

Conlan accepts that he is entering the final furlong of his career but the 34-year-old featherweight is as determined as ever to reach the mountaintop before hanging up his gloves.

The 126-pound division has traditionally been one of boxing's hardest and deepest divisions. Conlan knows that claiming that longed-for world title belt won’t be easy but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It's always strong. Featherweight is one of them divisions where it's always hot,” Conlan told The Ring.

“There’s never really any easy touches in the featherweight division, I think I'd be fair enough to say that. It's just a division which has always been like that. You always have big, hard fights that people don't want to take and I'm now in a position where I can take these types of fights so I'm happy enough.”

Some of the greatest names in boxing history have graced the featherweight division and whilst the current group of champions may lack star power, it definitely doesn’t lack depth or quality.

The six-foot tall WBO champion Rafael Espinoza (28-0, 24 KOs) sits top of The Ring rankings and the unbeaten Mexican represents a unique, difficult challenge for any featherweight.

In January, razor-sharp Bruce Carrington made the most of a showcase spot on the stacked Ring VI card in New York by knocking out Carlos Castro in nine rounds to win the vacant WBC title.

The following month, the relentlessly aggressive Brandon Figueroa revived his career by knocking out Nick Ball to win the WBA belt while IBF champion Angelo Leo may be one of the most underrated fighters in world boxing.

Conlan is currently manoeuvring his way through the WBC rankings but isn’t limiting his options.

“Listen, you’ve gotta look towards everybody, no matter who they are,” he said.

“All the champions in the division, I don't mind fighting any of them. I want to be a world champion so - to be a world champion - you’ve gotta beat these type of guys.

“The Figueroa one’s there. Obviously, I’m going down the WBC route at the minute and I like the Carrington fight too. They’re fights that I’d love to have and if I can get the opportunity to face either of them, happy days.”

Fight Week!!

Conlan weighed 126 pounds.

Walsh was 125.4 pounds.

Tonight!

This card is just everything what is wrong in boxing. Night full of 60 kilos protected prospects who wanna build up their records against no-hopers with records like 3-22-2. Boring. Disgusting. pathetic. Really hoping for some upsets here.

Cent0089 wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 04:12 This card is just everything what is wrong in boxing. Night full of 60 kilos protected prospects who wanna build up their records against no-hopers with records like 3-22-2. Boring. Disgusting. pathetic. Really hoping for some upsets here.

Whereas Zuffa card at least they’re more evenly matched.

I think Conlan is getting beat again soon.

jameswilson wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 05:08 I think Conlan is getting beat again soon.

This guy he's fighting here is unbeaten, but hasn't really fought anyone. Conlan seems to be pretty chinny though. Good amateur, but just not quite cut out for the Pro game. He may be enough for this guy, but even here he likely struggles.

Date: March 20, 2026
Location: SSE Arena - Belfast, Northern Ireland
Stream: DAZN
Start Time: 6 pm GMT | 2 pm ET | 11 am PT

Fight Card

WBC International Featherweight Championship
Michael Conlan vs. Kevin Walsh

Vacant IBF European Welterweight Championship
Kieran Molloy vs. Xavier Kohlen

10 Round Super-Middleweight Contest
Niall Brown vs. Darren Johnstone

8 Round Super-Welterweight Contest
Glenn Byrne vs. Owen O’Neill

8 Round Super-Lightweight Contest
Ben Marksby vs. Carlos Daniel Cordoba

8 Round Super-Featherweight Contest
Codie Smith vs. Lee Gormley

6 Round Super-Welterweight Contest
Jak Corrie vs. Jacob Quinn

6 Round Lightweight Contest
Kurt Walker vs. Yahir Alexander Solorio Morales

4 Round Super-Welterweight Contest
Kyle Smith vs. Eduardo Vera Sanchez

4 Round Lightweight Contest
Sam Norris vs. Stefan Vincent

Live Prelims

Very impressive from Wako Jako - stopped a tough journeyman with ruthless efficiency.
Good prospect.

Really fancy Niall Brown in this one, but could be a close fight.

We just had a four minute round.

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 16:18 We just had a four minute round.

That was mental

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 16:52

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 16:18 We just had a four minute round.

That was mental

How can that happen in 2026? Ridiculous.

Kieran Molloy with suspicious acne for a 27 year old

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 17:35 Kieran Molloy with suspicious acne for a 27 year old

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 17:13

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 16:52

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 16:18 We just had a four minute round.

That was mental

How can that happen in 2026? Ridiculous.

Easy, mate.

2026 divided by 4 is 506.5

There are 31 days in March. 31 times 5 is 155.

506.6 plus 155 (rounded up) equals 666.

The mark of the beast.

lol very good ^

29-28 Mick obviously more skilful, but could maybe get KTFO @ any time.
He's kinda like Amir Khan.

Taansend wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 18:02

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 17:13

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑20 Mar 2026, 16:52

That was mental

How can that happen in 2026? Ridiculous.

Easy, mate.

2026 divided by 4 is 506.5

There are 31 days in March. 31 times 5 is 155.

506.6 plus 155 (rounded up) equals 666.

The mark of the beast.

this is crap