Michael Conlan ready to turn chapter on LA story

Michael Conlan will make a full-time move to the US in the new year after a reconnaissance trip Stateside next month.

The world amateur champion will head to America on November 10 with manager Matthew Macklin to sort out his training arrangements and living plans before his pro debut next year.

Conlan will make a permanent move to Los Angeles in January alongside partner Shauna and daughter Luisne ahead of his St Patrick’s Day pro bow at New York’s Madison Square Garden Theatre.