Eddie Hearn discusses Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano rematch
Betfred’s Lightweight Boxing Show have been speaking to promoter Eddie Hearn regarding whether Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano II will be staged at Croke Park in May and reveals Conor McGregor's involvement in the event.Here's what the Matchroom Boxing promoter had to say:
Eddie Hearn answering the question whether Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano II will be staged at Croke Park in May:
“Probably not in May. There’s a rugby game on there on that day and that’s our TV day. We know it’s £1 million more to host a fight there than Wembley, which is wild but it is what it is. Everybody says “Just pay it, just pay it, it’s great business,” well that isn’t a great business because imagine making a fight like that and losing a £1 million. Fantastic, what a great business. Conor McGregor talked about supporting the event and he’s just full of beans. I had a nice pint of Black Forged Irish Stout, which is better than Guiness, and it was just mad being around Conor. Imagine watching a Conor McGregor press conference and that’s basically what it was like at dinner. He’s a character, he’s a great promoter and he genuinely loves Katie Taylor and wants to help. I’m sure he’ll be part of the show.
“The 3Arena is only 9,000 or 10,000 but it’s the biggest arena in Ireland. We keep talking about these outdoor events for Katie but if I miss this slot then we may never get the chance to go. By the way it’s an unbelievable arena and Conor has fought there. The atmosphere would be wild. We won’t be very popular though as the tickets will go on day one.
“I just want it to happen. Katie said to me she wants Amanda Serrano and Chantelle Cameron. The Chantelle Cameron fight could be the fight for Croke Park, but let’s get this up and running, get tickets on sale and give Katie Taylor a homecoming in Ireland.”
