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Michael Conlan: Belfast man ‘in a good place’ for Jack Bateson fight in Dublin

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Michael Conlan is employing a “what will be, will be” approach to the remainder of his career but says he is in a “good place” as he prepares to take on England’s Jack Bateson in Dublin on Friday.

The Belfast featherweight began his professional career with dreams of becoming a multi-weight world champion, but he has yet to scale the mountain with two previous title attempts falling short.

The brashness of youth is now giving way to a more measured approach, with Conlan seemingly content with whatever may come his way.

“I’m at peace with everything and for whatever happens on Friday night,” the 33-year-old told BBC Sport NI.

“What will be, will be. If I were to lose, then that’s it [career] done, but if I win then I’m moving on towards a world title. I’ve got to give everything I can and I’m willing to do that.

“You hear me now say things like ‘it’s the last chance saloon’ and ‘if I don’t win a world title then so be it, but if I do then fantastic’.

“These are things I’ve come to terms with, but if you have the opportunity, then take it with both hands.”


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