Michael Conlan can shine in Pacquiao’s shadow

Michael Conlan may be boxing in the shadow of Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane this weekend, but the Belfast man believes it is the ideal chance for him to shine as a pro.

Pacquaio defends his WBO world welterweight title against Australian Jeff Horn at the Suncorp Stadium on Sunday afternoon local time – the wee hours of Sunday morning Irish time – with Conlan featuring on the support bill in what will be his third professional bout.

While the fight date offers great international exposure for the 25-year-old Irishman, it will be his first undercard slot after two headline fights in New York and Chicago.