Belfast’s Michael Conlan and Brockton’s Kevin Walsh meet at the SSE Arena on March 20, with the stakes sky-high for both men. For Conlan, at 34, it’s about navigating the final chapter of a storied career. For the unbeaten Walsh, it’s the opportunity he’s been chasing since got the gloves back on while awaiting his fate in a jail cell. In this episode, we sit down with both men to break down a fascinating featherweight clash.
Mick discusses the influence of world champion stablemate Dalton Smith, and the psychology of fight week. ‘King’ Kevin Walsh shares his remarkable path from the streets of Massachusetts – home of Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler - to a Belfast ‘homecoming’. He talks about his Irish roots, his late father’s influence and why he believes his \"equalizer\" power will play spoiler on the night.
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