March 17 in Dublin Michael Conlan (18-1, 9 KOs) will fight the IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez (27-2, 15 KOs).
Bob Arum said that negotiations are underway on this issue, and the head of Top Rank would like to organize this event on St. Patrick's Day. Conlan previously held an interim WBA title.
Lopez has been holding the belt of the International Boxing Federation for two weeks now. The Mexican won the trophy by defeating Josh Warrington via unanimous decision.