Michael Conlan will struggle open air when he returns from his first profession defeat.
If the Prime Rank fighter can’t safe a right away rematch with WBA common world champion Leigh Wooden and struggle on the Metropolis Floor this summer time the favored Belfast fighter will high a invoice at this years Feile.
It’s understood talks relating to a Wooden repeat are happening however the Feile appears to be like extra seemingly at current.
The featherweight duo served up a Battle fo the Yr contender in Nottingham on March 12 with Wooden pulling out a sensational final spherical stoppage to carry onto his WBA common title.
There was all method of rematch discuss since. Conlan immediately known as for a repeat. The English fighter’s promoter Eddie Hearn has stated different choices are being explored however did point out if the champion wished to struggle within the Metropolis Floor this summer time the Belfast fighter was a super dance accomplice, whereas Wooden himself stated he’d desire to delay the rematch in favour of a contemporary problem.
With Josh Warrington struggling a damaged jaw in his world title win over Kiko Martinez and Leo Santa Cruz seemingly not keen two of Wooden’s massive choices have been taken off the desk for the summer time.
Irish-boxing.com understands that has impressed Matchroom to seek the advice of with Conlan Boxing with regard to the return. Granted it seems to be base overlaying and protecting choices open presently – nevertheless it’s optimistic nonetheless.
The discussions revolve round a stadium struggle between the pair – and whereas it might not be first on the listing of choices at current Conlan will probably be content material it’s nonetheless an possibility.
To not point out whereas they’ve Matchroom and Eddie Hearn’s ear they will relay discover a doable plan b and a struggle between the Olympic medal winner and European Champion Jordan Gill.
It’s understood Conlan Boxing plan to proceed their working relationship with the Feile and if Wooden is unwilling the Olympic medal winner and up to date world champion will return on high of a Falls Park hosted invoice. It is going to be attention-grabbing to see if a Wooden struggle does develop whether or not Conlan Boxing may nonetheless promote a present on the West Belfast pageant.
