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.
. @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
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) October 25, 2017
“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.”
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