November 26th 2023.
Katie Taylor became a two-weight undisputed world champion over the weekend after a thrilling fight with Chantelle Cameron in Dublin. Taylor, who had been the underdog for the first time in her professional career, lost a points decision to Cameron in May but immediately activated the rematch clause.
On Saturday night, Taylor packed out the 3Arena with an electric atmosphere and sealed a majority decision victory to become the undisputed champion at lightweight. Eddie Hearn, Taylor's promoter, has been eager to stage one of her homecoming fights at the 80,000-seater Croke Park and Taylor hopes to follow in the footsteps of some of her favourite fighters by competing in a trilogy on the biggest stage.
Taylor and Cameron shared a ferocious battle over 10 rounds with the Bray fighter showing her true class. After the fight Taylor said, “Whoever wrote me off, you don’t know me very well. Don’t ever doubt me. One of my favourite fighters is Marco Antonio Barrera. Barrera and [Erik] Morales is the best trilogy you could ever see. So if we could have that type of trilogy it would be absolutely iconic for the sport and even better if we did get it at Croke Park with 80,000 people. That’s the statement we all wanted for the homecoming so that would be absolutely amazing if that happened.”
Eddie Hearn also shared his enthusiasm for the fight, saying, “Honestly, it’s the single greatest night I think I’ve experienced in the sport. You should be so proud of her. In a world where everybody’s life is under the microscope, have you ever heard one person say a bad word about this woman? Never. She deserves everything. Croke Park has to happen! It has to happen. Next spring/summer we will create an event you will never forget.”
The fight would be a huge event and the perfect way for Taylor to solidify her legacy in the boxing world. With Hearn's enthusiasm and Taylor's determination, it looks like the fight could become a reality. Here's hoping for the best!
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