Eddie Hearn is hopeful that a deal can be reached within days for Katie Taylor's homecoming fight in Dublin.
Taylor called out fellow undisputed champion Chantelle Cameron last week after her May 20 bout with Amanda Serrano fell through due to an injury suffered by the Puerto Rican.
And Hearn is confident that he will be able to confirm the fight for Dublin on the same date within the next week.
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“It was quite unusual for Katie to call out a fighter,” Hearn told the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel.
“We know from behind the scenes that Katie would fight anybody, but there has always been that perception that Chantelle Cameron was the tough fight.
“An English fighter, undefeated, and I always said that when Chantelle Cameron racked up the belts and the performances, she would be the frontrunner, and that is exactly what has happened.
“She is undisputed at 140lbs, it's a tremendous fight, and Katie Taylor has said 'I want to fight on May 20'.
“We have planned for that homecoming, the 3Arena is available, Chantelle came straight back and said 'yeah, we want to do it.
“Fair play to Katie Taylor, and I believe there is a good chance we could get Taylor-Cameron over the line next week.”
But Hearn admits there are still a couple of things to be agreed on before the fight can officially be confirmed.
“We have got to agree the money on both sides and we are not a millions miles away, but you have seen the reaction to that fight, it is a tremendous fight.” said Hearn.
“I think it could be a tougher fight for Katie than Amanda Serrano.
“Chantelle is a bigger fighter, she is very aggressive, she punches very hard and she has believed for a long time that she wins that fight.
“We need to sit down with DAZN and go through that schedule, and they have already come back and said they need strength in May, and that (Taylor-Serrano) was a big fight for the schedules.
“That needs to be replaced and we will see what they want to do, but I am very hopeful to make that fight.”
The promoter also revealed he spoke to Taylor on the phone in recent days and says the Bray Bomber
He added: "I spoke to Katie on the phone, and she is not in the mood to mess around.
“She knows what she wants and she is happy to fight anyone, she always has been.
“There has always been that perception that Chantelle Cameron could be a really tough one, but she rises to the challenge.
“Katie believes she can beat anybody in Ireland, Chantelle Cameron is ready for the big opportunity and we will see where we get to next week.
“But it is an amazing fight if we can get it made in Dublin for May 20.”
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