Katie Taylor returns in defence of undisputed light-weight crown – British Boxing BBTV

Eire’s Katie Taylor (21-0-0, 6KOs) appears to be like to proceed her legacy on Saturday evening when she defends her undisputed light-weight title in opposition to Argentina’s Karen Carabajal (19-0-0, 2KOs).

Taylor edged out fellow pound-for-pound star Amanda Serrano six months in the past in one of many standout contests of 2022 thus far.

A rematch with the Puerto Rican is being focused for Dublin’s Croke Park for 2023 however the London 2012 gold medalist should first discover a well beyond the unknown amount Carabajal this weekend.

The Argentine boasts an undefeated file in nineteen contests however has not but confronted opposition anyplace close to the extent of Taylor and enters Saturday night a substantial underdog.

Jordan Gill (27-1-1, 8KOs) additionally defends his European featherweight title in opposition to former world champion Kiko Martinez (43-11-2, 30KOs).

Gill claimed the belt with a sensational comeback victory over Karim Guerfi in March and faces the hardest take a look at of his profession thus far in opposition to the Spaniard.

Martinez snatched a serious upset victory of his personal when he turned the tides in opposition to Child Galahad in six rounds final 12 months.

Ellie Scotney (5-0-0) hopes to land her first main title when she takes on European super-bantamweight champion Mary Romero (8-2-0, 2KOs).

The latter hasn’t misplaced for six years however faces one in all Britain’s high prospects within the Catford fighter.

Light-weight Gary Cully (14-0-0, 8KOs) fights for the primary time since penning a promotional cope with Matchroom Boxing. The Irishman takes on Frenchman Jaouad Belmehdi (16-0-3, 7KOs) over ten-rounds.

The Central Space light-heavyweight title will even be on the road when champion Mickey Ellison (13-4-0, 5KOs) clashes with the undefeated Thomas Whittaker-Hart (7-0-0, 3KOs).

Additional down the cardboard, John Hedges (6-0-0, 2KOs) returns in a six-round conflict versus Ales Makovec (3-0-0) at light-heavyweight.

Well-liked heavyweight Johnny Fisher (6-0-0, 5KOs) takes on Dominik Musil (7-4-0, 5KOs) in a six-round encounter.

Tremendous-welterweight prospect Jordan Reynolds (3-0-0, 1KO) additionally clashes with Jose Clavero (16-18-1, KOs) over six rounds.

Maisey Rose Courtney makes her skilled debut in opposition to Judit Hachbold (5-17-0) at flyweight.

Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing promote the present at Wembley’s OVO Enviornment and DAZN will broadcast the present. Protection of the primary card is ready to start at 7pm UK time.