Michael Conlan expects world title shot before Christmas

The unbeaten Belfast boxer meets Sofiana Takoucht on August 15

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020 - 14:01

Bernard O’Neill

Two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan expects to get a world title shot and a chance to create history before Christmas.

The unbeaten Belfast super-bantam (13-0-0) meets France's ex-European champion and IBF challenger Sofiana Takoucht (35-4-1) on August 15 on a BT Sport show in Stratford, England.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Deflations cost McErlean dearly in Rally Sweden as Katsuta and Johnston hold slender lead

Motorsport: Rally Sweden offers chance of early redemption for Irish crews

European Athletics Indoor Championships 2025 - Day Three

Bori Akinola smashes Irish 60m record in Belgrade

<p>Jordan Perkins of Warriors and Josh Steel of Ballincollig in action during the game which was played to a packed hall. Pic: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus</p>

Ballincollig come good late on after Warriors gut check in Men's Super League

READ NOW

Michael Conlan expects world title shot before Christmas

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Ballincollig come good late on after Warriors gut check in Men's Super League

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read