Katie Taylor is still eyeing up a huge homecoming bout in Croke Park.
The Bray Bomber has spoken a number of times about fighting in the GAA's national stadium. Despite her love of Ireland, Katie has never actually fought on home soil in her six-year professional career.
The two-weight world champion is preparing to fight undefeated Argentine Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on Saturday in London's Wembley Stadium. It follows her historic victory over Amanda Serrano in the iconic Madison Square Garden.
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Despite her glistening career and impeccable record, Katie made it clear she still has one objective she wants to tick off her list. She told the PA News Agency: “The only thing that can actually top what happened at Madison Square Garden would be a big homecoming fight at Croke Park, 80,000 people"
She added: “[Croke Park] would be the stuff of dreams, really. I’ve been a professional boxer for six years and I haven’t actually fought at home, so I can’t wait to make that homecoming fight. I hope that can happen.”
The 36-year-old Irish boxing icon recently admitted she "can't do this forever" but added retirement isn't anywhere near at the moment. Katie was also full praise for the next generation of Irish female boxers.
She said: “We have a very, very strong Irish team at the moment. Amy Broadhurst is a phenomenal young fighter who I actually brought in for sparring for my last fight.
"We did plenty of rounds of sparring. Girls like her I think are going to be just huge in the sport in years to come, and I’m just excited to sit back and watch them and watch their progress.”
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