Easily done. This fight will get lost with the other 2 big fights on the same day. Shame.
Easily done. This fight will get lost with the other 2 big fights on the same day. Shame.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
Michael Conlan says his bout with Luis Alberto Lopez in Belfast on Saturday is "just another fight" as he aims for his first world title.
The bout will be Conlan's second shot at a world title after he dramatically lost to Leigh Wood in March 2022.
Mexico's Lopez defeated Josh Warrington in December to claim the IBF featherweight title in Leeds.
"It's going to be tricky at times but I believe I will go out and win - and win comfortably," Conlan, 31, said.
"My emotions are cool and calm. I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be a great night."
After stunning Warrington in his native Leeds, Lopez is aiming to retain his title on Conlan's home turf at the SSE Arena in Belfast.
Since his loss to Wood in last year's WBA 'Regular' featherweight title contest, Conlan has defeated Colombian Miguel Marriaga and Karim Guerfi, of France, to return to title contention.
Conlan insists he has learned his lessons from the Wood defeat and his subsequent victories, and adds he doesn't feel any different as he aims to win the world title in front of his home support.
"I've experienced big nights and big atmospheres on many occasions now," he told BBC Sport.
"I lost on a momentous occasion where I had loads of pressure on me. I put pressure on myself.
"I kind of fed into the atmosphere, so I've learned from all that and now we go on to this one.
"It's all experience, having to go through those types of fights and those type of wars and seeing different things.
"It's special to have the fight here. I'm honoured and it's always great to have the support."
Speaking at a public workout in Belfast, Conlan's trainer Adam Booth said "it's been business as usual with some improvements".
"He is as ready as he ever has been," he added.
"His determination and his desire has been a fuel during training, but now it's time to forget how badly he wants it and to just do his job on Saturday night.
"He's more seasoned, more experienced and we have refined and evolved certain parts of his game.
"[I expect] nothing but an ultimate-level performance, because that is what he needs to win this fight."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/65694549
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
Nick Ball is wild and raw but getting to his opponent now.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
Ball stops his opponent in the last round. He is not even breathing heavy. Very fit fighter.
Conlon on next.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
Lopez starts wild in the first round but Conlon smarter work wins it.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
nice first round. gave it to luis. close
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
second to michael. even after two rounds
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
Conlon pushing Lopez back in the second round but Lopez still dangerous.
2-0 Conlon
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Conlon hurt in the third round. Lopez nearly stops him with the right uppercut.
2-1
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
Barley catching this main event. Pretty busy 1st from both. Think Conlan stole the round at end. Lopez is a character.
Lopez is def unorthodox. Thought he had 2nd. Catching Conlan from different angles with long stuff. Riding a lot of Conlans shots well.
Oh Conlan rocked hard last minute of 3rd.
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