Katie Taylor makes her professional debut in Ireland Saturday where she is bidding to further cement her boxing legacy by challenging England’s Chantelle Cameron for Cameron’s undisputed light welterweight titles in the 3 Arena.
The step up in weight is an unknown for Ireland’s Olympic gold medalist— and is paved with danger. The42.ie s Gavan Casey is back to preview the fight, and we also chat about the magnitude of the occasion, how important this bout is to Katie’s legacy, and if her much-anticipated rematch against Amanda Serrano in Croke Park will eventually go ahead.
Gavan also gives his views on whether we will see Katie fight in America again and he also previews Saturday’s undercard which features a number of exciting Irish prospects.
00:00 Intro
01:07 – Start of preview
05:53 – How Significant is this Clash?
10:25 – Will Katie v Serrano Rematch Happen?
11:38 – Katie Taylor’s Legacy in Boxing
14:30 – Katie’s Challenges/Dangers
20:29 – Undercard Preview
38:44 – When Will Katie Retire?
41:09 – Will Katie Fight in America Again?