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Michael Conlan has been flying the Irish flag in New York this week

Recap: Michael Conlan defeats Tim Ibarra in pro debut

Irish Olympian Michael Conlan claimed a third-round knockout victory to get his professional career off to a winning start at Madison Square Garden

MMA • 18 Mar 17

Michael Conlan is looking for an early stoppage against Tim Ibarra

Conlan looks set to finish up early against Ibarra

It would appear highly unlikely that Michael Conlan will face any real difficulty in dispatching Tim Ibarra when the Belfast native makes his professional debut at Madison Square Garden's Theater arena tonight.

Boxing • 17 Mar 17

Michael Conlan a his weigh-in with Tim Ibarra

Interest in Conlan's debut 'bigger than for De La Hoya'

Michael Conlan has hit the scales ahead of his debut at Madison Square Garden's Theater, with Top Rank president Todd duBoef claiming US interest in the Irish debutant is unprecedented.

Boxing • 16 Mar 17

Ireland will be out to deny England a successive Grand Slam

On the box: Your guide to all the weekend sport on TV

Another England showdown, Michael Conlan takes New York and Kerry look to bring down the Dubs – it's an absolutely jam-packed Paddy's weekend of sport. Here's your preview to the best of the action and a comprehensive guide of where to watch it.

Other sport • 18 Mar 17

Michael Conlan is confident he will knock out his American opponent on St Patrick's nigh

Conlan: 'I will become Ireland's greatest ever fighter'

Michael Conlan has claiming that he is ready to become a world champion at three weights ahead of his professional debut against American Tim Ibarra on St Patrick's Day.

Boxing • 15 Mar 17

AP McCoy alongside his wife Chanelle and children beside his new statue

Recap: Your morning sports update

Get the latest breaking news as the Cheltenham Festival gets under way and Ireland prepare for a Six Nations finale against England.

Other sport • 14 Mar 17

Michael Conlan: 'My main focus is to be Ireland's greatest ever fighter'

Conlan sets sights on 'Ireland's greatest ever' tag

Ireland's Michael Conlan will on Friday make a fitting professional debut at New York's Madison Square Garden in the knowledge he can expect to fight there for years.

Boxing • 14 Mar 17

Conlan will make his pro debut at boxing's most famous venue - Madison Square Garden

Snowstorms battering USA knock Conlan's preparations

Michael Conlan's planned media workout ahead of his fight at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day has been cancelled due to the snow storm battering the USA's east coast.

Boxing • 13 Mar 17

Michael Conlan in training for his big night

Conlan vows to be 'explosive and entertaining'

Michael Conlan has promised that fans will see "a completely different fighter" when he makes his professional debut in New York next week.

Boxing • 10 Mar 17

Michael Conlan: 'I want my first fight to be very exciting, to make the trip worthwhile for all of our Irish fans.'

Michael Conlan: Nation's pride rests on my shoulders

Michael Conlan has revealed Conor McGregor told him he'd be 'honoured" to walk the Belfast fighter to the ring for his Paddy's Day pro debut in New York, and feels "the nation's pride" rests on his shoulders.

Boxing • 09 Mar 17

Lee Hodson (L) of Rangers vies with Kieran Tierney during the Betfred Cup semi-final last October

On the box: Your guide to all the weekend sport on TV

Much more rugby, the Cats and Tipp and another Old Firm - it's your guide to the best of the weekend's sporting fare and a comprehensive guide to where to watch all the action.

Other sport • 11 Mar 17

Michael Conlan (R) lost to Vladmir Nikitin despite appearing to have dominated their bout

Dowling: AIBA should waive Michael Conlan fine

Mick Dowling believes the AIBA should set aside the fine they have issued to Michael Conlan, after the amateur boxing authority admitted in a report today that "an atmosphere of collusion" had existed between management and judges.

Boxing • 28 Jan 17

Michael Conlan shows his disappointment after defeat in Rio

Updated AIBA: 'Unwelcome axis of influence' in Rio

"Unprofessional relationships" within AIBA created an atmosphere of collusion between senior management and judges that undermined the boxing body at last year's Olympics, the governing body said.

Boxing • 14 Mar 17

Carl Frampton is confident he can claim his second win over Leo Santa Cruz

Frampton ready to pick up where he left off

After the year of his fighting life, Carl Frampton has promised that 2017 will be even better as the WBA featherweight champion came face to face with Leo Santa Cruz for the first time of fight week on Thursday evening in Las Vegas.

Boxing • 27 Jan 17

Michael Conlan is 'honoured and privileged' to headline Madison Square Garden

McGregor to walk Conlan in on pro debut

Michael Conlan will make his professional debut at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day where Conor McGregor will walk him into the ring.

Boxing • 18 Jan 17

The AIBA need not wait by the post box for Michael Conlan's cheque

Michael Conlan tells AIBA he will not pay fine

Michael Conlan insists he has no intention of paying the €9,300 fine imposed on him by the International Boxing Association.

Boxing • 22 Dec 16

Michael Conlan turned pro after the Rio Games

Michael Conlan hit with maximum fine by AIBA

Michael Conlan has been fined €9,300 by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) - the maximum penalty - for his outburst in the wake of last August's controversial Rio Games loss to Vladimir Nikitin.

Boxing • 19 Dec 16

Michael Conlan's controversial defeat could impact Irish amateur boxing in the years to come, according to Egan

Kenny Egan fearful for Irish amateur boxing

Kenny Egan says he is worried for the future of Irish amateur boxing and fears the controversial judging results at the Rio Games could have a long-term impact on the sport in this country.

Boxing • 18 Dec 16

The hard work starts afresh for Darren O'Neill

Darren O'Neill sees bright future for Irish boxing

Olympic boxer Darren O'Neill believes that a new generation of Irish fighters are coming through to take the places of the likes of Michael Conlan and Paddy Barnes.

Boxing • 06 Dec 16

Conlan was disgusted with the verdict in Rio

Conlan refuses to co-operate as AIBA seek sanction

Michael Conlan has continued his dispute with amateur boxing's world governing body after it emerged the AIBA has requested the Irish boxer be sanctioned over his post-fight outburst at the Rio Olympics.

Boxing • 17 Nov 16

Katie Taylor will begin life as a professional fighter with a Wembley Arena bout next month

McCullough: I wish Katie turned pro after London

Olympic silver medallist Wayne McCullough feels that the time for Katie Taylor to turn professional was after winning gold at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Boxing • 29 Oct 16

Michael Conlan is now set to base himself in Los Angeles

Conlan sets his sights on a bright future as a pro

Michael Conlan believes he has turned pro at the right time in his boxing career.

Boxing • 28 Oct 16

Eric Donovan (R) will take on Csaba Kovacs at the National Stadium Photo credit: Ricardo Guglieminotti

Eric Donovan on a mission to stay on pro rise

Eric Donovan wants to keep the good vibes coming on the Irish pro fighting scene when he goes up against Csaba Kovacs at the National Stadium next week.

Boxing • 28 Oct 16

Michael Conlan: 'I didn't know I wasn't allowed to bet, I didn't read the contract.'

Betting fallout was effort to tarnish me - Conlan

Michael Conlan admits he "didn't read the contract" that prohibited him from betting on the outcome of fights at the Rio Games - but refused to apologise for it, and claimed the punishment dished out was merely an attempt to tarnish his name.

Boxing • 22 Oct 16

Paddy Barnes (L) is heading for Madison Square Garden

Barnes joins Conlan on Patrick's Day New York card

Paddy Barnes will fight on the same New York card as Michael Conlan at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day.

Boxing • 19 Oct 16