Michael Colan is an Irish professional boxer who fights under the featherweight division. In March 2022, he challenged for the WBA (Regular) featherweight title. As an amateur, he was ranked #1 in the AIBA bantamweight world rankings, with his achievements a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics and gold at the 2015 World Championships among others. After misgivings with amateur sports, he turned professional in 2016 and had his first bout the following year.
Belfast, Northern Ireland native, Michael Conlan was born on 19th November 1991, under the star sign Scorpio. He is the son of Teresa Conlan and John Conlan, a boxing coach. Further, his brother, Jamie is a former boxer who competed professionally from 2009 to 2017 and is currently working as a boxing manager.
The majority of money professional boxers make comes from competing in the ring. Michael Conlan who turned professional in 2017 has earned a good deal o money through his boxing career. Reportedly, his Top Rank deal is believed to be worth more than $1 million.
Though there is no exact detail on how much Conlan purses per fight, it is believed the undefeated makes no less than the five-digit figure.
Michael Conlan is in partnership with Fly Sport UK SOURCE: Instagram @mickconlan11 Unlike other athletes, the boxer has endorsement and sponsorship. Conlan on his Instagram page is seen promoting products/brands such as Built For Athletes, Fly, and Champion Europe. As of 2022, his net worth is approximately $1 million.
The 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall featherweight fighter is engaged to his long-time partner, Shauna Olali. The couple shares two children, a daughter, Luisne Conlan, and a son, born in 2018.
Michael Conlan with his wife and two children SOURCE: Instagram @mickconlan11 Conlan's Instagram is full of adorable family pictures. On the Contrary, Shauna has set her Instagram account private. Unlike other wags, she stays out of the limelight.
It has been decades that Conlan and Olali are together and shared the ups and downs of life. The duo is true bliss and an example to many other couples out there.
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After the 2016 Olympics and his disillusionment with amateur boxing, Conlan announced he would be turning pro. Despite offers from various big promotions and rumors of big deals with Mayweather Promotions, he signed to Top Ranks.
On 17th March 2017, he made his professional debut against Tim Ibarra at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US. He won the fight via TKO. Following nine wins, he finally won his career's first title, the WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title against Jason Cunningham at manchester Arena, Manchester, England. The bout was a unanimous decision. He defended the title against Ruben Hernandez at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US, on 17th March 2019.
On 3rd August 2019, Michael faced Diego Alberto Ruiz for the vacant WBA Inter-Continent featherweight title as well as to retain his WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title. He won the bout via TKO in round nine. On 14th December 2019, he retained the WBO-Inter Continental featherweight title over Vladimir Nikitin. He next defeated Sofiane Takoucht at York Hall, London, England via TKO, on 15th August 2020.
As reported, Conlan will face Ionut Baluta in London on 30th April 2021.
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