Two-time featherweight world title challenger Michael Conlan returns to the SSE Arena Belfast to take on former European and Commonwealth champion Jordan Gill on a huge night of Irish boxing on Saturday December 2, live worldwide on DAZN.
Conlan (27-2-1, 8 KOs) was last seen in action in May when he was stopped in five rounds by Mexico’s IBF featherweight world champion Luis Alberto Lopez, his second successive world title loss following his epic Fight of the Year clash with Leigh Wood in 2022.
The Belfast star has linked up with Cuban-American trainer Pedro Diaz for his eagerly anticipated comeback fight and will return at super-featherweight as he looks to rebuild towards further world title shots.
Gill (27-2-1, 8 KOs) fights for the first time since his fourth-round stoppage loss to Spain’s two-weight world champion Kiko Martinez at Wembley Arena back in October 2022, and the Chatteris man is hoping to throw his name back into the mix for world title action by upsetting the local hero.
“I’m delighted to be coming back to the SSE Arena Belfast with Matchroom Boxing and a new coaching team,” said Conlan. “I’ve had many great nights here and I’m looking forward to creating more. Jordan is a good fighter but one standing in my way to where I want to go. December 2 will be a fantastic night of boxing and I can’t wait to see you all there.”
“This is a great fight,” said Gill. “I think Mick is a world class fighter, and I’m buzzing to get the opportunity to prove my skills. We’ve both had our setbacks and are hungry for world titles. Belfast will be bouncing and I can’t wait to come over and give everyone a show!”
“I can’t wait to return to the famous fighting city of Belfast for our first show since 2017,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Two huge back-to-back weeks of Irish boxing as two-time world title challenger Mick Conlan looks to get back to winning ways up at super-featherweight following his loss to Luis Alberto Lopez.