Aided by difficult sparring sessions in recent years, Cork lightweight Steven Cairns is widely regarded as one of Europe's top prospects but hasn't yet had an opportunity to showcase that pedigree against tough opposition. He tells The Ring that in 2026, that will soon change.

Northern Ireland's Michael Conlan, a two-time world championship challenger, is likely to return to the ring early in September in what his promoter, Kalle Sauerland, called a "big fight."