Irish Examiner view: A bit of boxing bother 

Lost in the noise yesterday was a comment from Hearn to the effect that he might revisit Croke Park as a venue in September, so hopes of a Katie Taylor homecoming event still seem possible for 2023. Picture: Matchoom Boxing/Mark Robinson/INPHO

The announcement that Katie Taylor will not fight in Croke Park after all is a huge disappointment to all sports fans, not just boxing aficionados.

This is not just on the grounds of ticket availability, though the difference between 80,000 to 90,000 seats in Croke Park and 8,000 in the 3Arena obviously means a huge number of people desperate to see the event will now be disappointed.