According to his brother Jamie, Michael Conlan will return to the ring in August.
It’s been almost four weeks since Michael arrived in Nottingham to challenge Leigh Wood for the WBA featherweight title. What followed was one of the most dramatic matches of the century that ended with the champion knocking the challenger out of the ring in the final round.
After visiting the hospital, Conlan was discharged and fortunately escaped from serious injuries. Now, the entire team’s attention is focused on the future and who they will fight next.
Jamie, a retired former world title challenger, doesn’t believe Wood will have a second matchup against his brother.
“We’re looking at Belfast in the first week of August and we’re also exploring options for a rematch with Wood,” Jamie told The Irish News.
“There’s been a lot of talk about it over the past few weeks so it’s just about figuring out the right move going forward.
“Michael wants to set a record in a row, he would love a rematch but I don’t think Leigh or his coach (Davison) wants a rematch so it all has to happen in the next few weeks but we is planning Michael’s next move with or without Leigh Wood.
“If we cannot get a rematch, we would love to play his best mate Jordan Gill, the European champion. It was a great fight.”
Conlan’s fight in August can only mean one thing for his fans, which is an outdoor comeback at Falls Park, where the Olympic medalist has fought twice in two years. passed on August 3 and 6.
