Michael Conlan is coming home and he knows it might be the last time.
The 34-year-old Belfast featherweight, a decorated Olympic bronze medallist and two-time world title challenger, returns to the SSE Arena on Friday night to defend his WBC International title against Kevin ‘King’ Walsh of Brockton, Massachusetts. This is not just another fight. Conlan has said publicly that this could be his final appearance in his home city, and that kind of weight emotional, professional. Turns what might otherwise be a step-up test into something that feels genuinely significant.
Walsh, unbeaten in nineteen professional contests, is not making the trip across the Atlantic to fill a role. He has stopped five of his last seven opponents, holds a notable scalp in Tramaine William. A former world title challenger via split decision last May, and has been calling out WBA champion Nick Ball with the confidence of a fighter who believes his best is ahead of him.
Conlan vs Walsh Fight Time
The fight takes place Friday, March 20, 2026 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
| Region | Main Card Starts | Main Event Ring Walk (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| UK & Ireland (GMT) | 5:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM GMT |
| US & Canada (Eastern) | 12:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM ET |
| US & Canada (Pacific) | 9:00 AM PT | 2:00 PM PT |
| Central Europe (CET) | 6:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM CET |
| Australia (AEDT) | 4:00 AM AEDT Saturday | 9:00 AM AEDT Saturday |
Ring walk times are approximate. Always check the DAZN app on the night for confirmed scheduling.
How to Watch Conlan vs Walsh Live Online
The fight is live and exclusive on DAZN worldwide — there is no free-to-air broadcast.
UK Fans: DAZN is available via two subscription tiers. The Standard plan starts from £14.99/month on a 12-month contract. The Ultimate tier, which includes all pay-per-view events at no additional cost, is £22.99/month on a 12-month contract or £229.99 for the full year upfront. Conlan vs Walsh is included on both tiers with no PPV surcharge.
US Fans: DAZN streams the card from 12:00 PM ET. The service is available on Smart TVs, iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, and web browsers.
Conlan vs Walsh Tale of the Tape
| Fighter Facts | Mick Conlan | Kevin Walsh |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname | — | King |
| Age | 34 | 33 |
| Record | 20-3 (10 KOs) | 19-0 (10 KOs) |
| Height | 5’8″ / 173cm | — |
| Hometown | Belfast, N. Ireland | Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Title | WBC International Champion | Unbeaten Challenger |
Fight Records — Last Five Bouts
Michael Conlan
| Result | Opponent | Method | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Jack Bateson | TKO 4 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Win | Asad Asif Khan | UD | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Loss | Jordan Gill | TKO 7 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| Loss | Luis Alberto Lopez | KO 5 | May 27, 2023 |
| Win | Karim Guerfi | KO 1 | Dec 10, 2022 |
Kevin Walsh
| Result | Opponent | Method | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Jose Nunez Sosa | UD | Nov 2025 |
| Win | Tramaine Williams | SD 10 | May 2025 |
| Win | Various opponents (x3 stoppage run) | TKO | 2024–2025 |
My Prediction for Conlan vs Walsh
Conlan boxes behind the jab, uses the four-inch reach advantage, and navigates the middle rounds. Walsh will press hard and make it uncomfortable. That is what fighters from the Brockton tradition do — but Conlan has been here before, and this Belfast crowd is worth a round on its own.
Ryan Fletcher’s Prediction: Conlan by TKO in the middle rounds. Home craft and composure prove the difference.
Closing Thoughts
There is something elegiac about this fight, even before a punch is thrown. The SSE Arena has been the venue for some of Conlan’s best nights and his most painful ones. He was stopped here by Jordan Gill in 2023, the heaviest defeat of his professional career. Returning there now, with a title on the line and a statement to make, is the kind of narrative that Belfast boxing writes well. Walsh is a genuine test. He will not wilt. But Conlan, operating at home with a crowd behind him and a point to prove, is a formidable proposition when everything is aligned.
