Ticket details for this summer’s big grudge match between Michael Conlan and Vladimir Nikitin at Féile an Phobail have been announced.
Tickets go on sale at 9am tomorrow (Friday, May 17) as The Conlan Revolution prepares to welcome the Russian to the West Belfast festival on August 3.
Conlan suffered a controversial defeat to Nikitin back at the 2016 Rio Olympics, after which the Belfast boxer branded amateur boxing as "corrupt."
A former world amateur champion, Conlan has breezed to 11-0, 6 KOs as a professional, while Nikitin is currently 3-0 having turned professional in July 2018.
Conlan said: “I want to right a wrong that should never have been written. Nikitin will get a horrendous reception but I imagine he’ll be revelling in it too.”
Michael Conlan to summon his inner Rocky Balboa when he takes on Vladimir Nikitin
Féile an Phobail Director Kevin Gamble said: "For over 30 years Féile has set out to showcase the best of Belfast and there's no better feeling than welcoming one of our own to Falls Park, who's part of the DNA of West Belfast and a hero to many in our area.”
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said: “I’m so glad Michael has this chance to fight Nikitin in front of his own fans. It’s going to be a great night.”
MTK Global President Bob Yalen said: “I can’t wait to see Michael fight his arch-enemy. I’m even bringing my wife over from the States to see this atmosphere. You should be there!”
Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster online and from Ticketmaster outlets, with prices from £30.
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