Heavy mob
Mick Conlan rolled into town flanked by a great pal and training partner…
Headed Toward adversity
Dan Toward nicked a referee’s decision tonight.
But he showed serious vulnerabilites again in the last couple of rounds.
The Geordie’s gas tank cannot last eight rounds at this low level – how is he going to cope in 12-round championship bouts?
Kie-ran toward danger
Kieran Molloy scored a couple of knockdowns before he landed a ruthless TKO…
Master Bates
Jack Bateson was a classy Team GB amateur and was tipped for bigger and brighter things than his current ranking.
But he knows an away win over Mick Conlan, in Ireland, on terrestrial TV will be massive.
He explained: “I came up on the small-hall circuit and suffering a loss knocks you right back.
“But these are opportunites I couldn’t get before the defeat, these are the fights I have always wanted.
“And winning in Mick’s backyard will be a big statement.”
No dope
Before his Jack Bateson battle, Mick Conlan used his return to the limelight to highlight a serious boxing problem.
The Belfast featherweight believes British boxing has a serious PED problem.
The Irish amateur idol pulled no punches in pointing the finger at superstars at the very top of the sport.
Mind the gap
Kieran Molloy finished his six-rounder in half the time.
So there’s a gap in Dublin proceedings now while the Irish fans rush to the bar.
Local heroes like Molloy and main event Mick Conlan have sold out the 3Arena.
And more big nights are expected back in Ireland, where there is always a wealth of talent but usually a lack of backing.
