Sofiane Takoucht (TKO at 1:54, round 10). Lopez: Lomachenko Is Better Off At 130 Or 126 Pounds; 135 Is My Weight Class! "My training, I was just doing it. The biggest danger he faced against Takoucht was being disqualified, as he went low early on and kept doing it, despite the constant warnings and two points off from referee Steve Gray. “It’s a new and improved Michael Conlan,” said Jamie Conlan, Michael’s brother and the vice president of the MTK Global management company. But he's also looking at potentially dropping down to the 122-pound junior featherweight division, where Angelo Leo just won a title. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images). I don’t care. 2020 BOXING fight – Carl Frampton vs Darren Traynor – full fight Video, 2020 MMA fight – Junior dos Santos vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik – fight Video UFC 252, USERS' Kickboxing Fights of the Year 2019, Privacy Policy – Legal Notices – Terms of Use. But he’s also looking at potentially dropping down to the 122-pound junior featherweight division, where Angelo Leo just won a title. He trained because he wanted to, not because had an upcoming fight. Here is everything you need to know, What Man City and Pep Guardiola must do to stop Arsenal new boy Thomas Partey, Japan needs another extra budget to help ailing economy:Reuters poll, Upcoming Switch games for 2020 (and beyond), Twitter changes policy on hacking after backlash over block on New York Post story, Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, New Car Gadget Magically Removes Scratches & Dents. Three-tier lockdown rules: Can you travel under the new coronavirus restrictions? "It's the wakening of Michael this year. That’s why the decision was made. 9 Avg. When I came back to camp, I was already ready. “I think {Takoucht} froze in front of the headlights. It’s something that’s lit a spark under me in training camp. But the 28-year-old composed himself and eventually broke down his opponent in the 10th round. It’s probably the longest I’ve been around my family and my kids. I just want to do it. Conlan had to tread carefully after having points deducted in the fourth and fifth rounds by referee Steve Gray. US Election 2020: Is there a Trump vs Biden debate tonight? According to Irish Boxing News. Debutant Durrant succeeds Van Gerwen as winner of Premier League |... AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate, Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed, with tiger image scooping top prize, Best 2020 Christmas presents for kids according to Hamleys experts, Ronan Keating and Boyzone members share touching tributes to late Stephen Gately, Andy Murray loses in straight sets to Fernando Verdasco as he struggles for form in latest comeback attempt. In the third round, Conlan received a ticking off from Gray after another low punch and the two went head-to-head as the bell sounded. … But for Conlan (13-0, 7 KOs), a two-time Olympian who will meet Sofiane Takoucht (35-4-1, 13 KOs) on Saturday at BT Sport Studio in London in a fight you can watch on ESPN (4 p.m. Takoucht, who had been stopped in two rounds in a shot at Josh Warrington’s IBF featherweight title last year. You can unsubscribe at any time. He didn't know what weight at which he'd fight. The Irish former world amateur champion boxed well in the second round, using his jab with menace and sometimes leading with a left hook. A vicious left hook had Takoucht in trouble, and a further flurry of punches forced referee Gray to step in and call a halt to proceedings. "It kind of gave me the love for the sport again. “I just have the best team and leave it in their hands. Maybe you’ll see it. Both are elite fighters with pound-for-pound potential. Do we really perform better under pressure? Posted by. Frampton vs. Traynor | 2020.08.15 | Bethnal Green, London, UK Discussion. But I know next time when I fight for the world title at 122, which I will do, I will be world champion, whether it is Fulton or it is Leo. 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Michael Conlan won the 14th fight of his pro career on Saturday night, stopping Sofiane Takoucht in the tenth round at York Hall. “It’s going to be a challenge on Saturday. Michael Conlan Sofiane Takoucht "Baby Face" 14-0-0 Pro Record At Fight : 35-5-1 I’ve always known I can be more aggressive. Slim Patches: Do They Help You Lose Weight? It's probably the longest I've been around my family and my kids. But maybe I’ll change my mind during the fight.”. Since the CORONAVIRUS pandemic started, AllTheBestFights.com has struggled to survive! “People will compare this to the Warrington fight with Takoucht, but it’s different situation," Conlan said.