Michael “Mick” Conlan and Kevin Walsh previewed their bout and faced off at the final press conference. The two fighters square off this Friday, March 20, at SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Former two-time world title challenger and Olympic bronze medalist Conlan (20-3, 10 KOs) puts his WBC International featherweight title on the line. Undefeated Walsh (19-0, 10 KOs) of Brockton, Massachusetts – making his UK and international debut – promised to spoil his opponent’s hometown ring appearance with a first-round knockout.
Earlier this week, the fighters previewed their showdown in a Face-Off feature. As they came face-to-face at the press conference, Walsh said, “I’m a small kid but I punch like a f*****g middleweight though.”
Conlan responded, “I’ve fought bigger punchers than you!”
As Walsh predicted a first-round knockout victory, Conlan stated, “I think Kevin is a bit delusional. But ok, show me it.”
Among the bouts featured on the Conlan vs Walsh undercard, Ireland’s Kieran Molloy (13-0, 7 KOs) and Xavier Kohlen (15-2-1, 7 KOs) of the Netherlands battle for the vacant IBF European welterweight title.