The headline says it all, really.

Michael Conlan was making no effort whatsoever to downplay the significance of tonight's fight.

Have a watch to get more of the Belfast fighter's thoughts ahead his hometown world title shot.

Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at the SSE Arena

There's plenty of local interest on the undercard here in Belfast, which is setting the tone for the main event.

Anto Cacace retained his IBO super-featherweight belt with a unanimous decision victory over Poland's Damian Damian Wrzesinski.

Dublin's Pierce O'Leary absolutely demolished Alin Florin Ciorceri with a first-round victory.

Lisburn's Kurt Walker bossed Maicol Velazco to keep up his superb start as a professional, which got the home support in a good mood before the main event.

Conor Quinn, also known as 'The Magnificent', came out on top against Juan Hinostroza in a close encounter.

Michael Conlan has wanted to fight for a world title in his home city for some time.

Tonight, he gets his wish.

It may not have been the St Patrick's Day showdown he had originally hoped for, but that will not matter to Conlan or his legion of supporters who have packed out Belfast's SSE Arena.

The home crowd will be there hoping to witness the 31-year-old beat champion Luis Alberto Lopez and secure the IBF world featherweight title.

Mexican Lopez defeated Josh Warrington in Leeds in December to claim the title, so is no stranger to upsetting a fancied home fighter.

It's sure to be an exciting night of boxing in Belfast and we'll have you covered with live text commentary throughout, followed by a report and reaction.

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