Katie Taylor completely isn’t one for sitting on the sidelines.
The undefeated Irishwoman, who’s the undisputed gentle-weight champion of the sphere, earned a unanimous option recall in Might maybe maybe maybe also in her most most standard bout against England’s Natasha Jones nonetheless removed from resting on her laurels, the Bray native will next prefer on American extinct world champion Jennifer Han in England on September 4 next.
Taylor (18-0) will square off with Han (18-3-1) in Headingley, reach Leeds, in a fight which is willing to support as the co-important tournament to a rematch between native fighter Josh Warrington Mexican Mauricio Lara.
On the change hand, whereas Irish and UK fans were in a position to deem about Taylor’s bouts on Sky Sports actions within the past, this one will be exclusively streamed on DAZN, with the provider for the time being available for an introductory trace of €1.99 per thirty days in Ireland.
Speaking of the fight booking, Taylor mentioned that she is happy to have faith the opportunity to compete in front of a stout crowd after her three previous fights against Jones, Miriam Gutierrez and Delphine Persoon took blueprint in front of a restricted ability viewers.
“I’m essentially furious to protect my titles in front of a are residing crowd once more and namely in Leeds,” mentioned Taylor. “I grew up as a Leeds United fan so it’s amazing to sight them support within the Premier League and doing so successfully once more. My previous few fights have faith successfully been at the support of closed doors and it’s positively a peculiar trip so I deem to have faith crowds support once more, and exterior in Leeds, will procure for a essentially particular atmosphere.
“I’m support within the US in coaching camp, working laborious and centered on striking in one other huge performance against a tricky and skilled opponent on 4 September.”
Han’s comments, within the meantime, suggested that she’s going to be bigger than ready for the thunder once it comes about.
“I are attempting to thank Katie for this opportunity. Like your belts when you aloof have faith them. I will watch you in September,” mentioned the Texan.
