Amateur Hour is Over for Conlon

Irish boxer Michael Conlon has made a significant move in his career by turning professional and signing a deal with American brand Top Rank.

The fighter impressed as an amateur.

The Belfast boxer was always heading for the professional scene as he constantly impressed in the amateur division.

Conlon would become a household name in Ireland in 2012 as he won a bronze medal in the Olympic Games in London. The boxer was knocked out early on in the 2016 Rio Olympics under controversial circumstances, which would lead to a foul mouthed rant aimed at the amateur boxing federation.

 This was the straw that broke the camels back for Michael as just weeks after the Olympics, word broke of his decision to turn pro. Only in the last few hours did we learn his destination, Top Rank, which also boasts one of the worlds finest fighters in Manny Pacquiao. Conlon is already being lined up for a debut in Madison Square Garden on St. Patrick's day.

Conlon signed for Top Rank.

The Belfast man will without a doubt be looking to emulate the type of success fellow Irishman Conor McGregor has earned stateside.