April 30, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Katie Taylor after defeating Amanda Serrano (not pictured) in her fight at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom.
Katie Taylor will defend her undisputed World Ring Lightweight title against Karen Carabajal at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on Saturday, October 29, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia and New Zealand).
Taylor (21-0, 6 KO) cemented herself as one of the best fighters on the planet by besting Amanda Serrano in an epic fight for history on an iconic night at New York’s Madison Square Garden with sold-out tickets earlier this week. month. year.
The Irish superstar retained her undisputed lightweight championship in a Fight of the Year contender with Puerto Rico’s Serrano, the first women’s boxing match to headline the famed MSG in its 140-year history.
Argentina’s Carabajal (19-0, 2 KOs) is undefeated in her 19 professional contests since resigning in August 2013. Argentine legend Marcos Maidana promotes the 32-year-old Argentine.
“It’s hard to believe it’s been almost six years since I made my pro debut there, so it’s great to be back now and headlining,” Taylor said. “It’s been an amazing ride so far, but there are still a lot of great fights in store for me and I’m excited for what’s to come.”
“I was very happy when I received the offer to challenge Katie,” said Carabajal. “The hard work has paid off. I’m not thinking for a second about giving Katie a win. All belts with coming back to Argentina with me!
“We will travel to London with our undefeated warrior and surprise the boxing world,” Maidana said. “Katie Taylor will be shocked. This will be the second world championship for Chino Maidana Promotions and my co-promotional partner Legacy Boxing this year, it will be a great success for us as a new company.”
On the undercard, European featherweight champion Jordan Gill (27-1-1, 8 KOs) will put his title on the line for the first time against Spanish two-weight world champion Kiko Martinez (43-11-2, 30 KOs). in a fight that also serves as an eliminator for the IBF title held by Josh Warrington.
‘The Thrill’ lived up to his moniker last time at The O2 in February when he claimed the European title in impressive fashion by knocking out France’s Karim Guerfi with a blockbuster right hand in the ninth round to end an incredible contest. .
Gill was knocked down in the seventh round before his opponent heavily slammed him to the ground. Looking unsteady on his legs, the 28-year-old was backed into his own corner and subjected to constant barrage from Guerfi, but he showed great heart and determination to pull off a big comeback win.
Former IBF junior featherweight and featherweight champion Martinez returns to the UK following his loss to Warrington at the First Direct Arena in Leeds in March. ‘The Sensation’ stopped Kid Galahad in six rounds to become his country’s first two-weight leader last year and hopes to claim another British scalp when his glittering career comes to an end.
Belfast junior middleweight rising star Caoimhin Agyarko (12-0, 7 KOs) fights on his second Taylor card as he takes on undefeated New Yorker Peter Dobson (16-0, 9 KOs) in his third fight of 2022 , while Irish lightweight contender Gary Cully (14-0, 8 KOs) is fighting under the Matchroom promotional banner for the first time, with his opponent to be announced soon.
Heavyweight Johnny Fisher (6-0, 5 KOs) brings ‘The Romford Bull Army’ to northwest London for a scheduled six-round clash with Italy’s Alfonso Damiani (5-2, 2 KOs) and there will be action for light. – heavyweight prospect John Hedges (6-0, 2 KOs) and junior middleweight Jordan Reynolds (3-0, 1 KO) as well.
“I am delighted to see Katie back in action following her epic victory over Amanda on a historic night in New York,” said Eddie Hearn. “Katie is one of boxing’s superstars and more than that, a pioneer of the women’s sport, and it’s great to have her return to the arena that made her debut in 2016. It’s always an honor to host Katie’s fights and I have no doubt . that after her fight of the year with Amanda in April, a new wave of fans will pack Wembley Arena to see this icon perform against the tough, hungry and undefeated Argentina.
“We have a great main event support card, Jordan mixes it up with the ever-dangerous Spanish legend Kiko, Caoimhin continues his march to major titles, Gary fights Matchroom for the first time, Johnny brings back his Bosh Army of brilliant fans. to Wembley and undefeated talents John and Jordan take the next steps in their budding careers. It’s going to be a fantastic night in the capital.”
A Matchroom/DAZN press release was used in this article.
