<p><em>While the WBC International Featherweight title is on the line, there might be even more for Michael Conlan to fight for against Kevin Walsh on top of defending his title.</em></p><p>The Northern Irish fighter is looking to stake his claim for another world title shot when he fights Walsh at the SSE Arena on Saturday, March 21, from 06:00 AEDT. It is the headline bout on a card that has 10 fights scheduled.</p><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Conlan to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Fight to go the distance</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Conlan to win by TKO/KO</p><h2>Tale of the Tape</h2><p>Both guys are fundamentally orthodox, but Conlan is a genuine switch-hitter who often starts or phases southpaw. This could cause the unbeaten Walsh some trouble, especially as many believe this is the toughest fight of his career.</p><p>Conlan excels at range control with a sharp jab, precise timing, and footwork to create angles, leveraging his experience against world champions like Leigh Wood and Luis Alberto Lopez. Walsh relies on forward pressure, high-volume combinations in mid-range, and power punching, having stopped opponents across distances but facing a career-high step-up.</p><p>Conlan's figures are first below in the comparison…</p><ul><li>Age - 34 vs 33</li><li>Height - 5'8" (173cm) vs 5'7" (171cm)</li><li>Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox</li><li>Record - 20-3-0 vs 19-0-0</li><li>KO Record - 10 vs 10</li></ul><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>How have they performed in their last five fights?</p><p><strong>Conlan's last five fights:</strong></p><ul><li>Jack Bateson - Win (TKO, 4) - Sep 2025</li><li>Asad Asif Khan - Win (Points, 8) - Mar 2025</li><li>Jordan Gill - Loss (TKO, 7) - Dec 2023</li><li>Luis Alberto Lopez - Loss (TKO, 5) - May 2023</li><li>Karim Guerfi - Win (TKO, 1) - Dec 2022</li></ul><p><strong>Walsh's last five fights:</strong></p><ul><li>Jose Sosa - Win (UD, 8) - Nov 2025</li><li>Angel Luna - Win (TKO, 1) - Sep 2025</li><li>Tramaine Williams - Win (SD,10) - May 2025</li><li>Ricky De Los Santos - Win (TKO, 8) - Feb 2025</li><li>Irvin Gonzalez - Win (TKO, 4) - Nov 2024</li></ul><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>Conlan enters this fight as a huge favourite, with the general consensus being that this will be Walsh's hardest fight. If you're new to the sport, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-boxing">guide to betting on boxing</a> can help you understand the different markets available.</p><p>Conlan likely wins by using his jab early to dictate range, avoiding ropes exchanges where Walsh's volume shines, and maintaining discipline late for a points victory. Walsh can win by closing the distance aggressively, dominating physically in close quarters, and landing his right hand repeatedly to exploit Conlan's three prior stoppage losses.</p><p>Despite Conlan achieving a 50% rate in terms of KOs for his wins, given that Walsh hasn't been stopped in his career, the <strong>value is likely to be in the fight going the distance</strong>. You can explore the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing">boxing betting odds</a> to see all available markets for this bout.</p><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing/grade-a-fights/michael-conlan-v-kevin-walsh-10131363">Conlan vs Walsh betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>With the odds being heavily in favour of <strong>Conlan to win</strong> (which we think is likely) in front of his home crowd, we think there'll be value in the <strong>Northern Irish fighter to win by points</strong>, with the fight going the distance.</p><p>Our long shot is for <strong>Conlan to win by TKO/KO</strong>. He has an impressive KO record, but Walsh has yet to be knocked down in any of his fights. For more <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/predictions">boxing tips and predictions</a>, check out our latest coverage.</p><h2>Keep Reading</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/fastest-knockouts-boxing-history">The fights that ended before they even started</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/boxing-weight-classes-guide">From flyweight to heavyweight — every division explained</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/why-boxers-hug-clinching-during-fights">The art of the clinch and why fighters do it</a></li></ul>