Katie Taylor has made a young Dublin fan's dream come through ahead of her big homecoming match against Chantelle Cameron in Dublin's 3Arena.
36-year-old Katie is set to fight in her first professional bout in Ireland on May 20 in the 3Arena. There were a number of failed attempts to bring the fight to Croke Park but due to issues including cost, the pair will match up at Dublin Port's 3Arena instead to a smaller crowd.
The 2012 Olympic gold medalist recently paid a visit to Arbour Hill Boxing Club in Stoneybatter, Dublin, when a little girl came up to her and playfully asked the boxing champ to take part in a race. In a sweet video shared on Twitter by Matchroom, the little girl asks Katie: "Can we do a race outside?"
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In response, Katie showed her competitive side by saying: "Do you think you can beat me in a race?" to which the girl confidently says "yes."
In the video, the duo are shown leaving the gym in high spirits before breaking out into a running race, with the young Dublin girl showcasing her own impressive athletic ability by beating Katie in the race.
The heartwarming exchange between Katie and her young Dublin fan attracted praise from other fans on social media. One person commented: "The one and only @KatieTaylor. First Lady of boxing and a wonderful human being. Strong women make the world a much better place!"
A second said: "Katie Taylor changed the game for woman’s boxing! What an amazing woman and sports icon."
A third added: "How can ANYONE not like Katie Taylor. Genuine living legend." A fourth added: "This is brilliant that lass will never forget this outstanding @KatieTaylor."
Bray native Katie has also featured in the Matchroom's 'Make The Days Count' documentary, and reflected on how boxing has changed in Ireland ahead of her upcoming fight in the 3Arena. She said in the clip: "If you go around every single boxing club now up and down the country it's packed with female boxers.
"That to me is just an amazing legacy to pass on." Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron will take place in the 3Arena on May 20 with doors open from 4pm.
Currently, Katie Taylor is at 4/7 to while Cameron can be found at odds of 11/8. A draw is currently 14/1.
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