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Boxing results: Michael Conlan flattens Bateson in four – a career of the dead?
Michael Conlan blew up Jacek Bateson in four rounds to 3aren, grabbing empty WBC international featherweight Or maybe saving his career in this process. Belfast broke out, Conlan shouted “I came back!” On the shoulders of his trainer, as a man was reborn.
Conlan (now 20-3, 10 kos) was reproduced by many after losing to Leigh Wood and Luis Alberto Lopez. On 33 yearsSome called it the last chance. Bateson ((20-2-1, 6 KO) came younger and fresher at the age of 30 and looked like a type that could make Conlan look ancient day by day.
Was it a real redemption or miraż?
Bateson began the fight, trying to box piercing, but Conlan looked patient, working at the right stab and slipping at an angle. The breakthrough came in the third round: Conlan cut Bateson with a miniature left, who threw him on the canvas.
After the fourth, Bateson came to his own, wanting to regain the earth, but he got crazy. Conlan The counter landed cleanly on the chin. Bateson’s legs subsided immediately, folding him in the lines. He defeated the count, but he couldn’t support himself – notify Hugh Russell Jr, waving him without thinking.
It was brutal, clinical and noteworthy: Bateson was never detained as a professional.
What is left in the Conlan tank?
This win bought a Conlan breathable room, but let’s be real Bateson is not the scalp in the world. A talented, yes, but observed outside the national and international fringe level. The victory does not remove hefty failures in Conlan records, but shows that he still has time, mastery and malice ends when the configuration is appropriate.
Conlan assigned a novel coach Smith grant: “Everything he said, folded and happened, and finishing with it came.” The way Conlan has shown that he drilled this shot in the camp.
Mentally, Conlan also looks brighter. “Regardless of whether you love me or hate me, I will continue to do what I intend.” This change – fighting without the weight of external noise – can be his most crucial weapon at the next stage of his career.
My opinion
I will be truthful – I thought Conlan was finished. Too many bits, too little sting in his shots. But this knockout was spotless, brutal and convincing. It silenced doubts – for now.
Will this restore him to compete with the world title? Not yet. It was an enforcement stay, not a full revival. But if he fights loosely, without the pressure of expectations, he is threatening again. And Belfast will appear, win or lose.
Full results of the combat card
- Michael Conlan detained Jacek Bateson in the 4th round
- Glenn Byrne passed Charly Lopez at points, taking him 58-56.
- Kieran Molloy was impressed by stopping the third round of Nourdeen Toure.
- Charlie Edwards recommended Salvador Juarez within ten rounds, 96–94 and 99–91 twice.
- Cain Lewis controlled Erick Omar Lopez in four rounds, winning the decision 40–36.
- Kevin Cronin defeated Grant Dennis in points, scored 59–55.
- Dan towards Khalid Ennachat, winning 77-74.
- Codie Smith broke Mario Victorino Vera, demanding a sentence 60-54.
Last updated 09/06/2025
Proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act are gaining attention in Washington, but some industry officials say the changes could make it more tough for smaller promoters to continue to host boxing events across the United States in many local markets across the country.
The legislation, known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, includes several fresh provisions related to medical supervision and fighter protection. The proposal called for higher injury insurance, required ambulance and medical staff at events, expanded drug testing and a higher minimum pay for players.
Supporters say the changes will improve safety standards in boxing. Others believe the additional requirements could raise the costs of promoting fights.
Enormous promotional companies with powerful financial resources would probably be able to bear the higher costs. Smaller organizers who host club shows and prospect cards tend to make much less money, and their events depend on smaller venues and regional audiences to sustain them.
Under the proposal, promoters would be required to carry at least $50,000 in insurance against player injuries and $15,000 in the event of accidental death. The minimum fighter pay will also boost from $150 per round to $200 per round, and drug testing will boost for many fights.
Some boxing insiders say these extra expenses could make it more tough for smaller promoters to put on shows. Fewer local fight cards may reduce opportunities for youthful fighters trying to build their records early in their careers.
The proposal has already passed through committee in the House and is expected to go to a vote in the House soon. If the bill is approved there, it would still have to pass the Senate before reaching the president’s desk. Lawmakers continue to debate how the changes could impact boxing’s business structure while strengthening protections for fighters across the sport.
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Richard Torrez Jr’s road to a fight for the IBF heavyweight title was delayed after Frank Sanchez suffered a knee injury that forced their scheduled eliminator to withdraw from the March 28 event in Las Vegas. The fight was considered a key move in the IBF rankings, with the winner expected to move into mandatory challenger territory.
Top executive Carl Moretti confirmed that Torrez will not remain on the Fundora-Thurman card at MGM Grand after the eliminator is removed. The fight was scheduled to go live on pay-per-view, but our focus is now on setting a fresh date for when Sanchez can return to training.
Dan Rafael reported that the fight is currently scheduled for May 30 on the undercard of the proposed Devin Haney vs. Rolando Romero. This event has not yet been finalized and the heavyweight eliminator depends on both Sanchez’s recovery and confirmation of his planned appearance.
Torrez (14-0, 12 KO) last fought in November, defeating Tomas Salek in the first round in Mexico. The 26-year-old southpaw from Tulare, California, turned professional in 2022 after winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics and has quickly risen through the ranks since signing with Top Rank.
Sanchez (25-1, 18 KO) is struggling with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. The 33-year-old Cuban heavyweight underwent arthroscopic surgery in June 2024 as a result of injuries suffered around the same year in his seventh-round knockout loss to Agit Kabayel.
The injury occurred during a long period of inactivity for Sanchez, who has fought only once since losing to Kabayel, defeating Ramon Olivas Echeverria in three rounds in February 2025.
The target date of May does not guarantee that the eliminator will move forward smoothly. Sanchez has only fought once since undergoing knee surgery in 2024, and now he is experiencing inflammation of the same joint again during training. If an injury prevents him from completing another camp, the IBF qualifier could face another delay, leaving Torrez waiting even longer for a fight that could move him into the must-see position.
The delay leaves the IBF eliminator question unresolved for now, and Torrez remains waiting for an opportunity that could bring him closer to a title fight.
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