Must-win fight for both Conlan and Gill

Source: WBA

01/12/2023

Must-win fight for both Conlan and Gill

Michael Conlan (pictured) and Jordan Gill are in for a big fight this Saturday at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They will step into the ring in a super featherweight contest and each has a lot on the line.  These are two fighters coming off losses who need to win to remain relevant and challenge for the big fights at 130 pounds.  Conlan, with a great amateur past and known for his aggressive boxing style and big fights, is coming off a knockout loss to Luis Alberto “Venado” Lopez in a 126-pound title bout, so he needs to get back on the winning track if he wants to get another such opportunity in the future.  Gill, on the other hand, is coming off a tough loss to Spain’s former two-division champion Kiko Martinez and after a year away from the ring, Gill feels ready to return.  Conlan’s record is 18 fights won, 2 lost and 9 knockouts. In the case of Gill, he has 27 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw and 8 defeats by stoppage.