Katie Taylor eyes ‘dream’ Croke Park homecoming before career is out

GOLDEN GIRL: Katie Taylor is determined to fight on Irish turf before she retires from boxing (Nick Potts/PA)

GOLDEN GIRL: Katie Taylor is determined to fight on Irish turf before she retires from boxing (Nick Potts/PA)

Katie Taylor is determined to fight in Ireland at least once before calling it quits on her boxing career.

The 36-year-old will aim to extend her streak to 22 undefeated bouts on Saturday when she defends her undisputed lightweight champion status against Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carabajal at Wembley.

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