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

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.

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