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George Flood

Michael Conlan stable, conscious and talking in hospital after brutal Leigh Wood knockout

Michael Conlan is “conscious, stable and talking” after being taken to hospital in the aftermath of a brutal 12th-round knockout by Leigh Wood in Saturday night’s world featherweight title fight in Nottingham, Eddie Hearn has confirmed.

Conlan was sent through the ropes by a massive right hand from the defending WBA champion in a hugely dramatic finish to an enthralling Fight of the Year contender at Motorpoint Arena, with the bout immediately waved off amid concern over his condition at ringside.

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