Rio Revenge? Michael Conlan to face Olympic Nemesis Vladimir Nikitin August 3 in Belfast
BELFAST (May 14, 2019) —Michael “Mick” Conlan’s amateur career ended in controversy and a pair of middle fingers. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Conlan appeared to have bested Russian standout Vladimir Nikitin in the 56-kilogram quarterfinals. The judges disagreed, and Conlan responded with a memorable double middle-finger salute. Almost three years
Michael Conlan takes center stage on Sunday in NYC bout
For the third consecutive year, Michael “Mick” Conlan is ready to crash the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden for a St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza. Conlan (10-0, 7 KOs) will defend his WBO Intercontinental featherweight strap against Ruben Garcia Hernandez (24-3-2, 10 KOs) on Sunday in a 10-rounder in the special
Ryota Murata vs. Rob Brant Undercard Results
Middleweight Esquiva Falcao headlined the undercard from the Park MGM on October 20th in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of EPSN+ telecast promoted by Top Rank Inc. as he Guido Nicolas Pitto picked up a ten-round decision. The bout served as the lead-in to the main card. The ref stopped Cipolletta
U.S. Olympic Update: Stevenson medals, Russell loses close bout
Shakur Stevenson became the second member of TEAM USA boxing to win a medal as he defeated Erdenebat Tsendbaatar in the bantamweight quarterfinals. Stevenson becomes the second member of Team USA to gain a medal as Nico Hernandez gained a bronze last week. Shakur Stevenson meets Vladimir Nikitin in the semi-finals