Conlan considering 'next steps' after Lopez defeat

Luis Alberto Lopez sends Michael Conlan to the canvas to unafraid triumph astatine the SSE Arena

Michael Conlan says helium "paid the price" for a disappointing show aft his fifth-round decision by Luis Alberto Lopez successful Belfast connected Saturday night.

"Wasn't astatine the races, couldn't look to get going and paid the terms for it," Conlan said connected societal media.

"I'm gonna instrumentality immoderate clip distant from societal media present to bask my household and determine what the adjacent steps for maine are."

It's a 2nd satellite rubric decision for Conlan aft helium was dramatically knocked retired of the ringing by Leigh Wood past year.

Lopez took power of the combat successful the 3rd circular and won it 2 rounds aboriginal erstwhile an uppercut sent the Belfast combat to the canvas and the towel was thrown successful by his team.

Conlan recovered aft being checked by medics successful the ringing and helium has congratulated Lopez connected his awesome victory.

He added: "I'm bully folks. Congratulations to Lopez connected a large performance. I privation you each the champion successful the aboriginal champion. Thank you for the opportunity.

"Thanks to everyone who reached retired and wished maine luck, I can't get backmost to you each but I admit it.

"Again convey you Belfast for the astonishing ambiance and crook out."