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Michael Conlan Retires From Boxing After Walsh Loss in Belfast
Michael Conlan, the Irish boxer, announced his retirement at age 34. The decision follows a split decision loss to Kevin Walsh in Belfast.
Michael Conlan, known for his 2016 Rio Olympics gesture, has retired from boxing after his recent fight in Belfast. Conlan's final match at the SSE Arena concluded with judges scoring 97-93 for Conlan, but 96-94 for Walsh by the other two judges, resulting in a loss. Conlan stated that health and family factored into his decision to retire. Conlan expressed contentment with his career achievements. He did not capture a world championship title. Conlan's boxing career includes a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
Key Facts
- Michael Conlan has retired from boxing at age 34.
- Conlan's decision follows a split decision loss to Kevin Walsh in Belfast.
- One judge scored the bout 97-93 in favour of Conlan.
- Two judges scored the bout 96-94 in favour of Walsh.
- Conlan cited health and family as important factors in his retirement choice.
- Conlan won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
- Conlan was an amateur world champion.
- In 2019, Conlan had a professional victory over Vladimir Nikitin, a Russian boxer.
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- Devdiscourse — Michael Conlan Bows Out of Boxing Without World Title | Sports-Games