Irishman Michael Conlan 2nd fight in the professional boxing ranks has now been pencilled in as he awaits an opponent.

The Michael Conlan 2nd fight as a pro will take place at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Last month the highly touted Irishman made his professional debut at Madison Square Garden.

He scored a stoppage win in style on Patrick’s Day in new York no less.

It was a night to remember for him and the Irish fans. He also had fellow Irishman and UFC star Conor McGregor accompany him to the ring.

His second fight is due to take place on May 26th next month.

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An opponent has not been named for Conlan but we all know he is up for the challenge, as he has been back at the gym training hard since his debut.

There are also rumors that he may fight in July on the Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn card that takes place in Australia.

It has been a busy year for Conlan and he is not going to step on the brakes yet it would appear, as he continues to make a name for himself in the boxing world.

Conlan, who had a very successful amateur career – made the decision to go professional after the 2016 Olympics initially.

That came following a highly controversial decision that saw him exit the tournament early. Here’s a look back at his pro debut in case you missed it: