Michael “Mick” Conlan returned space to Belfast and got once more on the a hit observe. Conlan, who out of place a featherweight identify bid in March, defeated Miguel Marriaga by way of unanimous selection throughout the 10-round featherweight main match Saturday at The SSE Area.

Conlan (17-1, 8 KOs) prevailed by way of ratings of 99-88 2x and 99-89, securing knockdowns throughout the seventh, eighth, and ninth rounds. Marriaga (30-6, 26 KOs), a three-time international identify challenger, dropped to 1-3 in his final 4 fights then again showed a flourish of his vaunted power.

Throughout the 10th round, he buckled Conlan, and there were worried moments for each and every men navigating the slippery canvas.

Conlan got the end result the packed house were given right here to seem. He then referred to as for a rematch with Leigh Wooden, the WBA “not unusual” champion who scored a come-from-behind 12th-round knockout in a modern boxing antique once more in March.

Wooden is scheduled to return throughout the fall, with Leo Santa Cruz and Mauricio Lara being mentioned as potential foes.

“I had to do away with a large number of demons this night time. Even throughout the f——- final round, he hit me with a shot. That guy can punch. {He has} 10 additional knockouts than I have fights. He hit me with a jab throughout the first round, and it used to be as soon as like, ‘Oh, this guy in truth can bang.’ I had to be wary and use my skills, which I did,” Conlan mentioned.

“Throughout the final round, he caught me with a shot. Concentrate, I’ve been the use of my legs all night time time. I was just a little of off the pace. He used to be as soon as pushing it. He landed a excellent shot. He buckled me just a little bit bit. I felt it, and for me, to kind of come by the use of that and it’s the final round… I got knocked out in my final struggle throughout the final round. I think that says such a lot. I’m once more, kid. I’m ready for any of them.

“Obviously, I would love Leigh Wooden. It’s obtrusive, then again Leigh has his non-public state of affairs. So, optimistically he can deal with that and are to be had by the use of and the rematch may also be done. If not, it’s each different champion. I wish to get once more in. I can be international champion, and I know I can. Whoever I face, I know I’ll beat him.”