Minister for Sport defends government support for Katie Taylor Croke Park fight

Editorial Photos of the Year - April 2022 Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano Weigh-In, Madison Square Garden, New York 29/4/2022 Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr

The Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne has rebutted suggestions the government was not willing to engage with all parties to organise Katie Taylor’s potential homecoming fight at Croke Park.

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn said last night that the World Champion’s anticipated rematch with Amanda Serrano would likely take place in Dublin's 3Arena on May 20 due to costs. During Leaders’ Questions in Dáil Éireann, Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews asked would the government pull out all the stops to ensure Katie Taylor has her fight in Croke Park.