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Michael Conlan

Michael Conlan (born November 19, 1991) is a Northern Irish professional boxer and former amateur boxer. He competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.

  • Amateur Career: Conlan achieved significant success as an amateur, winning a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics in the flyweight division. He also won gold at the 2015 World Championships and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
  • Professional Career: He turned professional in 2017, signing with Top Rank. Conlan has primarily fought in the featherweight division.
  • Notable Fights: One of his most notable fights was against Leigh Wood in March 2022 for the WBA featherweight title, which he lost by TKO in the final round.
  • Controversy: Conlan's quarter-final loss at the 2016 Rio Olympics was highly controversial, leading to him protesting the decision and sparking debates about judging in amateur boxing.

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