The Boxing World Reacts to Mick Conlan’s pro debut
Mick Conlan began his professional career last night in New York with a third round stoppage of Tim Ibarra.
The fight at The Theater at Madison Square Garden saw thousands of Irish descend upon the historic venue, creating a memorable atmosphere.
The occasion drew plaudits from boxers and media all over the world.
Welcome to the pro ranks champ… I'm gonna enjoy watching your story unfold! It'll be a journey and a half. Good luck 👊🍀👊 https://t.co/DcxNHvF2e3
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) March 18, 2017
Never been present for a boxers debut ring walk wit this kind of atmosphere before.
Unbelievable. @mickconlan11 @MTK_Marbella @trboxing 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/ngr5HiDc7T— Dave Coldwell (@davidcoldwell) March 18, 2017
So you think @mickconlan11 can be a star? MSG Theater is packed for him in a six-rounder vs. an opponent nobody ever heard of. @trboxing
— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) March 18, 2017
A STAR IS BORN @TheGarden ☘️@mickconlan11 looks like REAL DEAL☘️A thrill for me to be part of his ProDebut☘️#LetsGetReadyToRumble @trboxing
— Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) March 18, 2017
The world has got a new superstar @mickconlan11 enjoy every second of it mate , not just a world class fighter your a world class person
— derry mathews (@derrymathews23) March 18, 2017
Conlan’s fellow Irish fighters hailed the Belfast man.
You've started down that road towards achieving ur dream @mickconlan11
I look forward to watching and enjoying ur journey mo chara #Champ 👊— Bernard Dunne (@Bernard_Dunne) March 18, 2017
Congrats @mickconlan11 on your great win tonight lad the journey has started buzzing for you 👊🏼🇮🇪 enjoy the celebrations
— Jason Quigley (@jay_quigley) March 18, 2017
Well in Mick! Them hammer right hands ouch! @mickconlan11 #FightingIrish #paddysday @TheGarden
— Alanna Audley-Murphy (@Alanna543) March 18, 2017
Well done @mickconlan11 .. going to be a great road to watch!!
— Steven Ward (@Stevenward_) March 18, 2017
And finally there was Conlan’s proud as punch older brother.
What a night… @mickconlan11 WOW!!! 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/V5bXXIYa76
— Jamie Conlan (@JamieConlan11) March 18, 2017
Jamie Conlan joins Gavan Casey and Joe O’Neill for Episode 3 of The Irish Boxing Show:
