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

A potential opponent for Katie Taylor's farewell fight at Croke Park in Dublin could be provided by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. Taylor, an Olympic gold medalist and undisputed champion in two weight classes, is seeking one final bout before retiring. Given its strong roster in women's boxing, MVP may have the ideal opponent for Taylor's last match. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP, has suggested Caroline Dubois as a possible opponent for Taylor's 'last dance.' Alternatively, the winner of the WBA lightweight title fight between Holly Holm and Stephanie Han could also be a suitable opponent. Bidarian stated, 'I can envision a scenario where the winner of Holly and Stephanie's fight faces Katie Taylor in her final bout. That's also very logical to me.' Holm, now 44, is not only a successful boxer but also a renowned UFC champion who defeated Ronda Rousey. Bidarian noted, 'Stephanie Han is an inspiring story - a mother and a full-time police officer. Over the past year, she has earned more than she ever thought possible as part of MVP, but her background and story are phenomenal.' Bidarian aims to collaborate with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, which represents Taylor, to stage the Croke Park event. 'In partnership with Matchroom, absolutely. I don't want to overstep that relationship because they've worked together throughout her career, and I think Katie has always been loyal to them. We want to respect that. It's only bigger if we do it together,' Bidarian said. Hearn has ruled out Taylor boxing on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, also proposed for Croke Park. 'If [Fury vs Joshua] takes place in November, it won't be outdoors in Dublin, and so we just want to move forward with Katie Taylor,' Hearn stated.