Jake Paul's Promotion Could Provide Katie Taylor's Final Opponent

Katie Taylor's final career bout at Croke Park in Dublin may see her facing an opponent provided by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. The company, which boasts the strongest roster in women's boxing, has a history with Taylor, having staged her last two contests against Amanda Serrano. As Taylor, an Olympic gold medallist and undisputed two-weight champion, prepares for her swansong, MVP is well-positioned to offer a suitable opponent. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP, has suggested Caroline Dubois as a potential 'last dance' partner for Taylor, while the winner of the upcoming WBA lightweight title fight between Holly Holm and Stephanie Han could also be a viable option. Bidarian envisions a scenario where the winner of Holm and Han's fight could face Taylor in her farewell bout, citing the logic of such a matchup. With Holm being a renowned UFC champion and Stephanie Han having a compelling story as a mother and full-time police officer, either opponent would bring an exciting dimension to Taylor's final fight. Bidarian is keen to collaborate with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, which represents Taylor, to stage the Croke Park event. He emphasizes the importance of respecting Taylor's loyalty to Matchroom and is open to working together to make the event a success. Hearn has ruled out the possibility of Taylor boxing on the undercard of a potential Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight at Croke Park, stating that Taylor deserves to be the main event. With Croke Park eager to host the fight, Hearn is ready to move forward with planning Taylor's final bout, although a finalized opponent has yet to be confirmed.