Michael Conlan Stops Jack Bateson in Four Rounds
Dublin Homecoming Ends in Explosive Fashion for Irish Star
Michael Conlan stopped Jack Bateson in Round 4 at Dublin’s 3Arena on September 5, 2025, winning the vacant WBC International featherweight title. The result marked Conlan’s return to the ring after his loss to Jordan Gill.
The Fight: Flash Knockdown, Tactical Control, and a Brutal Finish
Conlan began the bout with sharp footwork and switch-hitting, controlling distance and landing clean right hands and left hooks to the body. Bateson responded with counters and movement, but struggled to assert himself under the pressure of the partisan crowd and Conlan’s rhythm.
In Round 3, Conlan landed a counter right hand that dropped Bateson for a flash knockdown, shifting momentum firmly in his favor. The fourth round saw Conlan detonate a looping right hand that sent Bateson crashing to the canvas. As Bateson attempted to rise, he appeared to injure his ankle, prompting the referee to wave off the bout at 2:59 of Round 4.
“Conlan landed a superb looping right hand in round four that had his co-challenger down heavily… the referee waved the bout off to catapult Conlan back into the mix” — ProBoxing-Fans
Redemption and Revival: Conlan’s Comeback Begins
With the win, Conlan improves to 21-3 (11 KOs) and puts himself back in the conversation for major fights. After suffering back-to-back stoppage losses in 2023 to Luis Alberto Lopez and Jordan Gill, Conlan returned earlier this year with a decision win over Asad Asif Khan. But this emphatic finish over Bateson was the statement he needed.
Promoter Kalle Sauerland has already floated potential matchups with former champions Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood, the latter of whom famously stopped Conlan in a 2022 Fight of the Year contender.
Bateson’s Brave Effort Ends in Pain
Bateson, now 20-3-1 (6 KOs), showed flashes of skill and resilience but was ultimately outgunned. The Leeds native had hoped to rebound from a frustrating no-contest in his last bout, but Conlan’s timing and power proved decisive.
What’s Next for Conlan?
With the WBC International title around his waist and momentum restored, Conlan is poised for a clash before year’s end. Whether it’s a rematch with Wood, a showdown with Warrington, or a title eliminator, the Belfast fighter has reignited his career in front of a roaring Dublin crowd.
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