IRISH HERO MICHAEL CONLAN JOINS WASSERMAN BOXING 

Wasserman Boxing is delighted to announce the signing of Irish boxing legend Michael Conlan.

The Belfast featherweight has put pen to paper on a long-term promotional deal and joins a roster of fighters at Wasserman, that includes star names such as Josh Kelly, Harlem Eubank and Abass Baraou.

Conlan, 33, was one of the greatest Irish amateurs ever and has twice challenged for the world title in the professional ranks.

And now, with Wasserman Boxing in his corner, Conlan is gearing up for a third shot at championship glory.

The man known as ‘Irish Mick Conlan’ has been out of the ring for over 12 months, but news of his long-awaited return will be confirmed very soon.

Michael Conlan said: “I turned professional in 2017 with a clear goal – to become world champion.

“I still firmly believe I have the ability to get to the very top, and I did not want to retire and, 10 or 15 years down the line, be thinking ‘what if?’.

“And for this defining period in my career, it was vital to partner with the right promoter and I am thrilled to team up with Kalle, Nisse and the whole team at Wasserman Boxing.

“Very soon, I’ll be able to share news of my comeback fight.  Stay tuned.”

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman, said: “Michael Conlan is a true icon of Irish boxing, and we are honoured he has decided to join us at Wasserman Boxing.

“Michael has already enjoyed a quite sensational career and is a hero to the people in his homeland, but he isn’t done yet. 

“He wants to cement his legacy by capturing the world title, and his determination to achieve that is infectious.

“Nisse and I cannot wait to set out on this journey with Michael, because it promises to be extra-special.”

Conlan’s amateur medal haul was incredible, with gold medals at the World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games, as well as a bronze from the 2012 Olympics and a silver at the European Championships the following year.

He made his professional debut, in 2017, on St Patrick’s Day at Madison Square Garden, and would avenge his controversial 2016 Olympic defeat to Vladimir Nikitin in New York, in 2019.

It set the stage for a momentous homecoming fight, at Falls Park in Belfast, against TJ Doheny, where victory secured him the interim WBA featherweight title.

Conlan challenged champion Leigh Wood the following year in a remarkable contest before rebuilding and earning a shot at IBF title holder Luis Alberto Lopez.

The Irish star is now gearing up for a third assault on the featherweight crown, with the help of Wasserman.