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Irish Mirror
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Darragh Culhane

Michael Conlan and Leigh Wood pose for photo together in hotel as Belfast man leaves hospital

Michael Conlan and Leigh Wood were all smiles and posed for a photo in their hotel the morning after their world title fight.

The pair put on one of the best fights of the year in Nottingham as Wood defended his world title shot.

Conlan grounded Wood in the first round and looked well on his way to winning his maiden world title.

And while entering the final round up and the scorecards of the judges, Wood hit Conlan with a flurry of devastating shots and the Belfast man suffered a brutal knock out.

Conlan was rushed to hospital after the finish but had been active on social media in the aftermath of the fight and promoter Eddie Hearn shared a snap of the two fighters together.

Both Wood and Conlan posed with smiles on their faces as Eddie Hearn said: Respect after battle! @itsleighwood and @mickconlan11 at the hotel this morning. Take a bow lads"

Conlan has called for an immediate rematch after his first career loss.

He said: "Watched the fight, I definitely need to run it back! Up on the cards & 11th was a slip, fatigue was kicking in & I was caught on the temple with a good shot I didn’t see. Respect @itsLeighWood congrats again, your a tough fucker but let’s run it back @EddieHearn #CityGround"

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