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[WBC international featherweight title: Michael Conlan v Jack Bateson

Venue: 3Arena, Dublin Date: Friday,
5 September Ring walk: 22:00 BST (approx.)


Michael Conlan is employing a "what will be, will be"
approach to the remainder of his career but says he is
in a "good place" as he prepares to take on
England's Jack Bateson in Dublin on Friday.

The Belfast featherweight began his professional career
with dreams of becoming a multi-weight
world champion, but he has yet to scale the mountain
with two previous title attempts falling short.

The brashness of youth is now giving way
to a more measured approach,
with Conlan seemingly content with whatever
may come his way.

"I'm at peace with everything and for whatever
happens on Friday night," the 33-year-old told
BBC Sport NI.

"What will be, will be. If I were to lose,
then that's it [career] done,
but if I win then I'm moving on towards a
world title. I've got to give everything
I can and I'm willing to do that.

"You hear me now say things like 'it's the last
chance saloon' and 'if I don't win a world title then
so be it, but if I do then fantastic'.

"These are things I've come to terms with,
but if you have the opportunity,
then take it with both hands."]


From the BBC Link

Hell of a gamble