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Michael Conlan says he enjoyed fighting again after a 15-month absence as he defeated Indian fighter Asad Asif Khan in Brighton on Friday night.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 33-year-old Belfast featherweight made his return after losing his previous two fights.<\/p>\n
Conlan, under the tutelage of new coach Grant Smith, secured a 78-74 points victory over Khan in the eight-round bout. <\/p>\n
“It was comfortable, he didn’t hurt me once. I was just enjoying myself, getting things done and moving forward,” said the Olympic bronze medallist.<\/p>\n
“Back-to-back loses and the fact you come back and finally get back in the win column is always important, it’s always nice so I’m happy.”<\/p>\n
After the victory at the Brighton Arena it was confirmed that Conlan will next face Spain’s Cristobal Lorente for the European featherweight title.<\/p>\n
Conlan, who admitted to being a bit rusty in his comeback bout, expects the fight to take place this summer. <\/p>\n
“It’s the right fight, the right direction to be going in and I’m happy with that.<\/p>\n
“To be honest it was tricky to get back to things [against Khan] and fight the distance and timing and stuff. It’s not fully there but it’s coming.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n