Michael Conlan's promoter, Kalle Sauerland, is confident that Michael Conlan can break into the top three of the WBC's featherweight rankings with a win over Kevin Walsh. Conlan, who returns to the SSE Arena for the first time since his defeat by Jordan Gill in December 2023, is also hopeful of securing a world title with WBC champion Bruce Carrington in their sights. Sauland credits Conlan with his ability to secure big fights due to his popularity and ability to attract big names.