
Jack Bateson faces recovery from stoppage loss and broken ankle
In addition to a knockout defeat against Michael Conlan in Dublin on Friday, Jack Bateson has a long road back from a dislocated ankle suffered in the fight.

In addition to a knockout defeat against Michael Conlan in Dublin on Friday, Jack Bateson has a long road back from a dislocated ankle suffered in the fight.

The ring walk was a reminder of Michael Conlan's popularity, while the fight itself was a reminder of his quality, writes Elliot Worsell.

Michael Conlan will not make the same mistakes he made in his stoppage defeat against Jordan Gill in December 2023 when he faces Jack Bateson on Friday in Dublin.

Much has been made about the atmosphere on Friday night when Michael Conlan has his first fight as a pro in Dublin. He boxes Jack Bateson at 3Arena, and it is an important fight for both.

How to watch/stream Michael Conlan vs. Jack Bateson from Dublin

Ireland's Michael Conlan has seen almost all of what boxing has to offer and still covets a world title. But his passion for fighting has dimmed: "It’s an unfair sport,” he says.

Michael Conlan, a two-time Olympian, is now a 33-year-old veteran, but he is training as hard as ever to make an impression and keep moving towards another title try.

Jack Bateson, from Leeds, England, is the next fighter standing between Michael Conlan and the Irish star’s world title dreams. Conlan and Bateson will meet at Dublin’s 3Arena in what will be Conlan’s first fight in the city.

For Irish star Michael Conlan, nothing in boxing exists beyond Jack Bateson.

Michael Conlan’s next fight could be set for Dublin in September, possibly against Jack Bateson, though sources have told BoxingScene that while the fight is “in the works” the deal is not quite there yet.