No McGregor distractions for upwardly mobile Michael Conlan

Michael Conlan knows where his priorities lie and the Belfast native’s personal preparations for three more fights in 2017 will take priority ahead of any other potential distractions following his third paid victory in Brisbane over the weekend.

Conlan’s possible involvement in Conor McGregor’s pre-fight camp ahead of the Dubliner’s much-hyped bout with Floyd Mayweather had been flagged after the 25-year-old used social media to cheekily put himself forward for an undercard slot.

Promotional politics is just one of the many reasons that will not transpire, while Conlan yesterday played down the suggestion that he will aid McGregor’s preparations for the Mayweather fight.