Belfast Brawl - Michael Conlan v Kevin Walsh

About this episode

This episode features an in-depth discussion with boxers Michael Conlan and Kevin Walsh about their upcoming fight and personal journeys.

Belfast’s  Michael Conlan  and Brockton’s  Kevin Walsh  meet at the SSE Arena on March 20, with the stakes sky-high for both men. For Conlan, at 34, it’s about navigating the final chapter of a storied career. For the unbeaten Walsh, it’s the opportunity he’s been chasing since got the gloves back on while awaiting his fate in a jail cell. In this episode, we sit down with both men to break down a fascinating featherweight clash. Mick discusses the influence of world champion stablemate Dalton Smith, and the psychology of fight week. ‘King’ Kevin Walsh shares his remarkable path from the streets of Massachusetts – home of Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler - to a Belfast ‘homecoming’. He talks about his Irish roots, his late father’s influence and why he believes his "equalizer" power will play spoiler on the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Conlan, Kevin Walsh

Topics covered

• boxing
• featherweight clash
• career transitions
• personal stories
• fight psychology

Keywords

• Michael Conlan
• Kevin Walsh
• boxing
• featherweight
• fight week
• Irish roots
• Dalton Smith

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Belfast, Massachusetts, Ireland

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