Kurt Walker stays firmly on the right track for main fights regardless of struggling the primary defeat of his skilled profession, in accordance with supervisor Jamie Conlan.
The Belfast featherweight misplaced a aggressive bout to Liam Davies earlier this 12 months and hasn’t fought since.
His supervisor has massive plans for him in 2026 and is adamant his efficiency towards European title winner Davies is proof the Canal BC graduate is world-level prepared.
“He dealt with it fairly effectively,” Conlan advised Irish-boxing.com. “As a result of earlier than you step up in stage, you don’t actually know when you’re round that stage. Kurt came upon in a short time that he’s round that stage.
“He was in a position to grasp with Liam Davies, change a number of issues, and he would have gained the struggle. So he undoubtedly is thereabouts.”
1 March 2025
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Kurt Walker celebrates his win.
Somewhat than denting confidence, the loss has sharpened Walker’s focus, with the Olympian wanting to return to motion and instantly reinsert himself into the big-fight image.
“He simply must get again in. We get him again on the horse, hopefully get him a win first, after which get straight again in,” Conlan defined. “However Kurt desires massive fights. He simply desires the most important fights on the market.”
Talks are ongoing with a number of promotional outfits as Conlan Sports activities work to safe Walker a pathway again towards competition in early 2026.
“We’ve been talking to a couple totally different promoters — Zuffa Boxing and totally different individuals like that — so there’s hopefully one thing arising beginning subsequent 12 months for Kurt.
“He’s there or thereabouts at world stage,” Conlan reiterated. “He simply must get again within the combine.”
