'Ever since I first walked into a gym I knew I was going to be boxing for a world title'

Irish Olympian Michael Conlan challenges Leigh Wood for the WBA featherweight belt in Nottingham on Saturday night

Leigh Wood and Michael Conlan with promoter Eddie Hearn

The moment of destiny been a long time coming for Michael Conlan, but after years of triumphs, heartaches and controversies, the West Belfast boxer believes that this is his time. 

He’s been a world champion as an amateur, now is the time to match the feat as a professional.