Katie Taylor outclassed her opponent Karina Kopinska in her professional boxing debut yesterday at the Wembley Arena in London.
The five-time world and 2012 Olympic champion won the fight with a third-round stoppage of Kopinska. Katie’s next fight is scheduled for the 10th of December and hopes are high that the Irish champion could challenge for a world title at the end of next year.
The 30-year-old Bray native told BBC Sport:
“That would be the dream, boxing for a world title in Dublin, or anywhere in Ireland. I don’t want to get too carried away, it was only my first fight as a pro, but I plan to do big things in this sport. I hope to be multiple-weight world champion.”
Taylor’s promoter Eddie Hearn said:
“There was huge pressure on her, not just to get the win but to put in a performance. It couldn’t have gone any better. She needed a good start to get hold of the non-believers. Forget about whether it is men’s or women’s boxing, she can fight and entertain.”
Katie is making plans for a proper Irish Christmas, recently tweeting that she deserves tickets to the Late Late Toy Show after host Ryan Tubridy slipped up and accidentally called her ‘Katie Hopkins’.
I think I deserve a couple of tickets to the toy show after that slip up!! @RTELateLateShow #YouKnowYouWantTo ? https://t.co/CDgYKDtDtW
— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) November 19, 2016
Tubs responded to say that he only loves, admires and adores one Katie – the Irish one!
I love, admire and adore one Katie and that’s @KatieTaylor – Ryan on that slip of the tongue! https://t.co/lEuh8Xv4Np
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) November 18, 2016
We think she should get front row tickets – nobody wants to be confused with Katie Hopkins!!
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