Finn Balor recently tweeted a photo of he and undefeated Irish boxer Mick Conlan, who will fight this Saturday, on St. Patrick’s Day, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Balor presented Conlan with a WWE Universal Title belt but received a pair of boxing gloves from Conlan. Below is WWE’s announcement on the meeting and the photo:
Finn Bálor surprises fellow Irishman Mick Conlan at Madison Square Garden
During a press conference for his upcoming fight this Saturday – St. Patrick’s Day – at Madison Square Garden, undefeated Irish boxer Mick Conlan was surprised by his fellow countryman, WWE Superstar Finn Bálor. The first-ever Universal Champion came bearing a special gift for Conlan: a Universal Title. In return, the boxer gave Bálor a pair of his boxing gloves, a true sign of the mutual respect between the competitors. During Conlan’s first fight in the United States – also at Madison Square Garden – he was walked to the ring by another fellow Irishman, mixed martial artist Conor McGregor.
.@WWE Superstar @FinnBalor gifts his Irish brethren @MickConlan11 with his 1st belt! #TheConlanRevolution pic.twitter.com/rWuJJM2uju
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) March 15, 2018
Both Conlan and Bálor were in attendance for the New York Rangers game the night before the press conference.
2 Irish Lads
In New York City
Paddys Weekend
Scraping @mickconlan11 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/ZrEgEUxRs6— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) March 15, 2018
Finn Bálor returns to Madison Square Garden Friday, March 16, and Conlan’s fight takes place the following night. Tickets are still available for both events.
