KATIE TAYLOR STEPS back into the ring on Saturday for her seventh professional bout. This time around though, there’s a title at stake.
The Bray native is fighting for her first World title in the paid ranks, challenging Argentina’s Anahin Esther Sanchez (17-2) for the WBA lightweight title, on the undercard of Anthony Joshua v Carlos Takam in Cardiff.
Taylor made her professional debut at the end of November 2016, and has been undefeated since then — winning six straight fights, four by knockout.
She’s well aware that this weekend brings a new challenge.
Advertisement
26-year-old Sanchez is a a two-weight World champion as things stand, her first defence coming against Taylor. It’s a challenge the Irish Olympian is relishing.
“It’s very exciting,” she told Sky Sports in Cardiff Airport earlier today.
“When I first sat down with Eddie (Hearn), we always planned to box for a World title within the space of a year so we’re definitely on track.
. @KatieTaylor touched down at Cardiff airport - the whole of 🇮🇪 will be behind her on Saturday as she challenges for the World title 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/vFQCx3J4y9
“It’s just very exciting. I’m obviously expecting a very, very tough fight and I can’t wait.
She continues: “It’s definitely a bit more intense and a bit more nerve-racking for this fight.
“There’s a lot on the line. But these are the kind of fights that I dream of really and these are the fights that get the best out of me as well. I can’t wait for it.”
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Close
Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic.
Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy
here
before taking part.
'It's a bit more nerve-racking but these are the kind of fights that I dream of'
KATIE TAYLOR STEPS back into the ring on Saturday for her seventh professional bout. This time around though, there’s a title at stake.
The Bray native is fighting for her first World title in the paid ranks, challenging Argentina’s Anahin Esther Sanchez (17-2) for the WBA lightweight title, on the undercard of Anthony Joshua v Carlos Takam in Cardiff.
Taylor made her professional debut at the end of November 2016, and has been undefeated since then — winning six straight fights, four by knockout.
She’s well aware that this weekend brings a new challenge.
26-year-old Sanchez is a a two-weight World champion as things stand, her first defence coming against Taylor. It’s a challenge the Irish Olympian is relishing.
“It’s very exciting,” she told Sky Sports in Cardiff Airport earlier today.
“When I first sat down with Eddie (Hearn), we always planned to box for a World title within the space of a year so we’re definitely on track.
“It’s just very exciting. I’m obviously expecting a very, very tough fight and I can’t wait.
She continues: “It’s definitely a bit more intense and a bit more nerve-racking for this fight.
Subscribe to The42 podcasts here:
‘We have to pay €550 to play for our country and in a World Cup year still don’t have a sponsor’
2013 All-Ireland final goalscorer announces retirement from Clare hurling duty at just 27
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Cardiff Katie Katie Taylor KT