Katie Taylor's last career bout, set to take place at Dublin's Croke Park, may feature an opponent provided by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. As Taylor, an Olympic gold medalist and two-weight undisputed champion, prepares for her final fight before retirement, MVP is well-positioned to offer a suitable opponent given its strong roster in women's boxing.
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 notes that 'I could see a scenario where the winner of Holly and Stephanie fights Katie Taylor in her last fight. That's also very logical to me.' 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 matchup. Bidarian aims to collaborate with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing to stage the Croke Park event, emphasizing the importance of respecting Taylor's loyalty to her current representation.
Hearn has ruled out the possibility of Taylor fighting on the undercard of a potential Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua bout at Croke Park, stating that Taylor will not be featured on an undercard at the venue.