Boxing: 'The Magnificent' Quinn signs up with Warren
Belfast boxer Conor Quinn has joined the legendary promoter Frank Warren and his Queensberry promotional outfit on a long term deal.
Since returning from Australia, where he made his professional debut in 2019, Quinn is now undefeated in 10 contests, claiming the Commonwealth Silver Flyweight Title and the British Boxing Board of Control Celtic Flyweight title, whilst also being voted their Northern Ireland Area boxer of the year award, a title held by some of the greats in local boxing.
Quinn was a highly decorated amateur, winning seven All-Ireland Championships with his club Clonard, whilst also representing Ireland on numerous occasions at home and around the world.
“Carl Frampton told me about Conor some time ago and I've kept a keen eye on his progress ever since. When Carl recommends someone you have to take note," says Warren.
"Conor is a quality young fighter and a good operator, so when the chance came to work with him, naturally, Queensberry jumped at it. I look forward to securing his first title with us in the Spring and pushing towards a World title, that I have every confidence his talents can see him win. If all goes to plan we will promise some big nights in Belfast and a star to match those nights involving Carl himself.
"I look forward to working closely with Mark Dunlop and Conor to achieve those goals," Warren added.
Quinn's Manager Mark Dunlop feels his man has the ability to go the whole way in the sport.
"Conor is a very dedicated young man with a ferocious appetite for success," he says.
"Having a huge fanbase, exciting style and a knock out punch, this well mannered young man has all the tools to propel himself to the next level and join a list of legendary Northern Ireland flyweight greats such as Rinty Monaghan, Dave Boy McCauley, Damien Kelly and Hugh Russell."
As for Quinn himself, he now wants to repay the faith both Dunlop and Warren have shown in his career to date.
"When I contacted Mark with the view to returning home from Australia to join his stable of fighters, he told me not only everything he could do for me but everything he would do for me and advised me to stay humble and grounded," reveals the 26-year-old.
"He has delivered all of those promises and now it's up to me to repay his patience and deliver my promises. I have a great team around me, including my coaches Dee Walsh, Peter Graham and Sean Crowe, and together with the guidance of the world's number one promoter Frank Warren and Queensberry, I can promise some amazing nights for Irish boxing fans.
"I cant wait to get started."