Katie Taylor will have one more homecoming fight before bringing an end to a ten year professional career.
Despite accomplishing so much, the Croke Park dream has escaped Katie Taylor (25-1, 6ko’s) up until now.
The 39 year old from Bray in Ireland is a native superstar.
Furthermore, not only a pioneer for boxing, but a pioneer in global female sport, Katie Taylor continues to defy the odds and break down barriers for the future generations.
A multi-weight undisputed world champion, Katie Taylor has a strong case to be regarded as the greatest female boxer of all time.
Possessing a resume as stacked as it gets, Taylor has defeated every opponent she faced.
Most famously, a trilogy with fellow all time great Amanda Serrano (48-4-1, 31ko’s) brought in record breaking viewership.
Two sold out Madison Square Gardens, and two sold out 3 Arena’s in Dublin produced some of the best atmosphere’s in recent times.
If 9,000 can produce an atmosphere like that, imagine what a full Croke Park would be like.
Talks of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury heading to the 80,000+ seater stadium have circulated.
Long-term promoter of Katie Taylor and Anthony Joshua (29-4, 27ko’s) Eddie Hearn has provided an update.
Speaking to Matchroom Boxing, Hearn stated:
“There is nothing else on the agenda other than Katie Taylor”.
“Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is not going to happen at Croke Park”.
“Katie Taylor is not fighting on any undercard, if there is a fight at Croke Park it should be Katie Taylor and Katie Taylor only”.
“There’s massive public demand and momentum to make this happen”.
“Katie Taylor’s made it clear, she wants to fight one more time”.
“This is the moment where Irish sport stops and pays homage to one of the greatest athletes”.
“On Friday, we will be at Croke Park to try and advance these talks”.
Potential opponents have not been revealed for this farewell.
This is all about celebrating the career of one of the sport’s best ever.
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