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[Rat Catcher]

https://www.dublinlive.ie/sport/boxing-promoter-having-discussions-conor-26164630

Boxing promoter 'having discussions' with Conor McGregor over cash for Katie Taylor fight

Undefeated lightweight champ Taylor is due to slug it out with Amanda Serrano in a hyped rematch on May 20

SPORT
ByKeith Falkiner
07:40, 6 FEB 2023

Conor has been a supporter of Katie Taylor's sporting prowess in the past

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn revealed yesterday he and Conor McGregor are “trying to find a way to make Croke Park happen” for Katie Taylor.

They spoke after the Notorious tweeted that he would pay the €500,000 security bill for a fight at the stadium. Undefeated lightweight champ Taylor is due to slug it out with Amanda Serrano in a hyped rematch on May 20.

But hopes of staging the epic battle at Croke Park were dealt a blow after the GAA revealed the bombshell security costs. Hearn said he was having discussions with McGregor.

Read more: Boxing promoter responds to Conor McGregor's offer to foot €500,000 bill for Katie Taylor fight

He added: “It’s smart marketing for Proper 12. But also obviously he’s a passionate Irishman who loves Katie Taylor and wants to see her accomplish her dream which is one, to fight in Ireland, and two, to potentially do it at Croke Park.

“We talked and he wanted the background, why were the costs so high, what could we do about it and was there an opportunity for Proper 12 as well.


"I think Conor’s main priority is to see history made in Ireland. We went backwards and forwards.

“We’re going to speak again this week and I may well fly to Ireland this week as well for a few meetings.

“He spoke about the process for Katie Taylor, which is it 3Arena and then Croke Park or do we try and find a way to make Croke Park happen in May. We know there are obstacles there but whatever happens, Katie Taylor’s next fight will be in Ireland and it was very helpful to have a chat with the champ to see what he could do to help.”

Taylor, 36, wouldn’t comment on where the fight would be, but described her rematch with 34-year-old Serrano on Irish soil as “a dream come true”.

Read more: Conor McGregor offers to foot €500,000 bill for Katie Taylor fight

She added: “This is more than a dream come true – my debut in Ireland against Amanda Serrano, ‘The Real Deal’ Amanda Serrano.

“The last fight was epic, and I expect nothing less for the next one.”

Featherweight Serrano had previously said the only fight she would move in weight class for would be a rematch against Taylor, who beat her at Madison Square Garden last May.

However, Serrano had better luck on Saturday as she returned to the venue to be crowned the undisputed featherweight world champion with a victory over Erika Cruz.

Taylor, who attended the fight, admitted she was cheering for Serrano to win, as it now means the pair will face off with both of them undisputed champions at different weight divisions. Taylor said: “I wanted this fight. Undisputed vs undisputed champion.

“It’s going to be great in Ireland fighting the real deal, Amanda Serrano. This is incredible and the last fight was epic, so I expect nothing less from the next one.

“This is the biggest fight in women’s boxing, and I only want to do the biggest fights. This is exactly what I want.”

Serrano’s team said they are happy for her to fight in Ireland. Trainer Jordan Maldonado added: “[Taylor] fought us here in New York.

“We’re Puerto Rican, but this is basically our home. One of the things I had said is the only way I would take the Katie Taylor fight is if it is in Ireland. She deserves it.”

[Belker]

Reek of Bull$hit about the whole thing.
Hearns and McGregor looking to steal the Limelight !

[Cool Boola]

Id luv to see Katey batter Mc Knacker to pulp

[Rat Catcher]

His heart's in the right place, I guess. I'm no boxing/fighting fanatic but I'll probably watch Katie's farewell fight on IPTV. One can't deny that when it comes to beating people up Irish women are world class and deserve all of our support and encouragement.

I wonder if the real issue is that Mr. McGregor would have to pay the security bill and buy up a significant portion of the 80,000 tickets if the event were in Croke Park?

[John m]

80,000 tickets for Croaker  No mother is going to be bringing the kids to see Katie as a rolemodel no bloke is going to bring his bird give her ideas He wants a Bird to Cook and Clean and Fuck not one that can punch the head off of him .I think I posted this before Picked up your man Stringfellow when he was opening the Club in Dublin told him it wont work as no Irishman would Pay £100 for a £2 bottle of Champaigne to see some sort lapdancing .Told him we can get laid without spending coin on Women just compliment them after the Barman calls last orders tell her he hair looks great or something .He told me I didnt know what I was talking about he was a Millionaire and I was driving a taxi .It lasted 7 weeks .If Katie fights in Croaker the place will be as full as a day the Connacht Club Championship is held .It would be half empty .The real money for tjis fight is TV pay per view in the States .It will be in the Point Front Row seats about 20k and 250 a pop for the Pleb seats .As soon as the seat prices are issued Joe Duffy will be told how terrible she is charging those prices .

[Rat Catcher]

To be fair to Peter he has a pretty good track record in business. The Eastern European prostitutes seem to do quite well.

[Bob Shillin]

To be fair to Peter he has a pretty good track record in business. The Eastern European prostitutes seem to do quite well.

Died 2018.

[Belker]

Croker at 80,000 capacity is too big, fer 2 reasons, firstly highly unlikely they will fill it and secondly the majority of the audience will be so far back that they will be limited to watching it on the big screen.

The 3 Arena seems too small at 8,000 capacity. Maybe the Aviva at 50,000 or the RDS at 18,000 might be better alternatives.

[Rat Catcher]

To be fair to Peter he has a pretty good track record in business. The Eastern European prostitutes seem to do quite well.

Died 2018.

RIP

[markmiwurdz]

80,000 tickets for Croaker  No mother is going to be bringing the kids to see Katie as a rolemodel no bloke is going to bring his bird give her ideas He wants a Bird to Cook and Clean and Fuck not one that can punch the head off of him .I think I posted this before Picked up your man Stringfellow when he was opening the Club in Dublin told him it wont work as no Irishman would Pay £100 for a £2 bottle of Champaigne to see some sort lapdancing .Told him we can get laid without spending coin on Women just compliment them after the Barman calls last orders tell her he hair looks great or something .He told me I didnt know what I was talking about he was a Millionaire and I was driving a taxi .It lasted 7 weeks .If Katie fights in Croaker the place will be as full as a day the Connacht Club Championship is held .It would be half empty .The real money for tjis fight is TV pay per view in the States .It will be in the Point Front Row seats about 20k and 250 a pop for the Pleb seats .As soon as the seat prices are issued Joe Duffy will be told how terrible she is charging those prices .

The location for Stringfellows was an unmitigated disaster-Parnell St,it had to be near or on Leeson St.

[Rat Catcher]

Wasn't there a strip club on Great Denmark Street North up above in Dublin at one time? I vaguely recall management offering taximen fivers for delivering victims...