2<\/p>\n Taylor has been out of action since her majority decision win over Serrano last JulyCredit: Esther Lin\/MVP<\/p>\n Taylor has achieved everything there is to achieve in boxing. <\/p>\n From Olympic<\/a> gold to undisputed supremacy at both lightweight and super lightweight in the paid ranks.<\/p>\n Yet one goal remains: a headline slot at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park. <\/p>\n Taylor has been campaigning for a fight at the 82,000-seater for the best part of five years.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING <\/p>\n However, the staggering operational and security expenses have proved to be a major stumbling block.<\/p>\n Her promoter, Eddie Hearn<\/a>, has previously stated that it costs nearly three times as much to stage a fight at the Home of the Gaelic Games than it does at Wembley Stadium. <\/p>\n But Hearn and his staff are moving mountains to make Taylor’s dream come true. <\/p>\n According to esteemed boxing journalist Chris Mannix, Matchroom has provisionally booked Croke Park for September 5.<\/a><\/p>\n Who could Katie Taylor fight next? <\/p>\n Taylor’s opponent is reportedly set to be one of her three mandatories at 140lbs. <\/p>\n Edith Soledad Matthysse is the WBA interim champion, Patricia Berghult is ranked No.1 by the WBO, while the IBF has Flora Pili in pole position.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Taylor’s Croke Park is close to becoming a realityCredit: Sportsfile<\/p>\n Katie Taylor’s career achievements<\/p>\n Amateur career<\/p>\n 2012 Olympic gold medallist<\/p>\n Five-time World Championship gold medallist<\/p>\n Six-time European Championship gold medallist<\/p>\n Professional career<\/p>\n Undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight world champion<\/p>\n Undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO super lightweight world champion<\/p>\n There had been genuine interest in a clash between Holly Holm<\/a> and Taylor.<\/p>\n But back-to-back defeats to WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han have seemingly spelt an end to those discussions.<\/p>\n Ronda Rousey had also been up for consideration as a dance partner,<\/a> with BoxingScene reporting last December that both camps were locked into negotiations.<\/p>\n Ultimately, Rousey opted instead to face Gina Carano at Netflix’s inaugural MMA event last month.<\/p>\n She submitted Carano in 17 seconds and announced her retirement immediately afterwards. <\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n Click here to sign up<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Taylor](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20241115_Katie-Taylor-vs-Amanda-Serrano_211.jpg\")
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