Overview
- Michael Conlan defends his WBC International featherweight title against Kevin Walsh at the SSE Arena in Belfast, with ring walks expected around 9:40pm on DAZN.
- The 34-year-old says this is his final run at a world title and that another defeat would trigger retirement from boxing.
- Promoter Kalle Sauerland has indicated a potential Carrington bout in October if Conlan prevails, framing tonight as the gateway to a world-title opportunity.
- Walsh enters 19-0 for his first fight outside the United States, carries 10 knockouts, and has predicted a stoppage win over the hometown favorite.
- Conlan, an Olympic bronze medallist rebuilding after losses to Leigh Wood, Luis Alberto Lopez and Jordan Gill, vows a "masterclass" to prove the gap in levels.