Clock LIVE on DAZN: Event will begin at 6pm BST / 1pm ET- The runways for the main event are set for 10pm BST / 5pm ET
Katie Taylor will defend her Undisputed Light World title against Karen Elizabeth Carabajal at OVO Arena Wembley in London on Saturday, October 29, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia and New Zealand).
Taylor (21-0.6 KOs) cemented herself as the greatest female boxer on the planet when she overcame Amanda Serrano in an epic battle for the ages on an iconic night at Madison Square Garden in New York. New York earlier this year.
The Irish superstar retained her Undisputed Light World title after her opponent’s match of the year against Serrano of Puerto Rico – the first women’s boxer to make headlines for the popular MSG. famous in its 140-year history.
Argentina’s Carabajal (19-0, 2 KOs) is unbeaten in all of her 19 professional competitions since her transfer in August 2013 and the 32-year-old from Buenos Aires is a former super champion. feathers WBC Latino, South American and Argentinian, and promoted by Argentine legend Marcos Maidana.
Chatteris . Featherweight Champion Jordan Gill (27-1-1, 8 KOs) puts his title first against Spain’s Two-Weight World Champion Kiko Martinez (43-11-2, 30 KOs) in a match that also doubled as the Elimination for the IBF World title held by Josh Warrington.
‘The Thrill’ lived up to his nickname last time out at The O2 in February when he won the European title in stunning fashion by knocking out French tennis player Karim Guerfi with a ball. blockbuster in the ninth round to end an incredible competition.
Gill was knocked down in the seventh round before being crushed to the floor by his opponent. Looking unsteady on his feet, the 28-year-old backed into the corner of his pitch and suffered constant resistance from Guerfi, but he showed great heart and determination to deliver a bold victory.
Former IBF Super-Bantamweight and Featherweight champion Martinez returns to the UK after losing to Warrington at the First Direct Arena in Leeds in March. ‘La Sensacion’ stopped Kid Galahad in six rounds to become a two-weight division winner. his country’s first last year and hopes to claim another British chance when his brilliant career comes to an end.
Belfast’s emerging ultralight star Caoimhin Agyarko (12-0.7 KO) fights on his second Taylor bottom card as he defends his WBA International title against New York’s undefeated Peter Dobson (16-0.9 KO) in his third bout of 2022, while the Irish lightweight contender Gary Cully (14-0.8 KO) fights under Matchroom’s promotional banner for the first time, with his opponent to be announced soon.
Romford Feeling Heavy Johnny Fisher (6-0.5 KO) takes the ‘Romford Bull Army’ to North West London for a scheduled six-round clash with Italy Alfonso Damiani (5-2, 2 KOs) and take action for Takeley’s light-heavyweight lead John Hedges (6-0, 2 KOs) and Luton Super-Welterweight Jordan Reynolds (3-0, 1 KO).
“It’s hard to believe it’s been almost six years since I made my professional debut there, so it’s great to come back now and make headlines,” said Taylor. “It’s been an incredible journey so far but there’s still a lot of great battles for me and I’m excited about what’s to come.”
“I was delighted to receive an offer to challenge Katie,” said Carabajal. “The hard work has paid off. I don’t think about letting Katie win. All belts back to Argentina with me! “
“We’re going to London with our undefeated fighter and we’re going to rock the boxing world,” said Maidana. “Katie Taylor will be surprised. This will be Chino Maidana Promotion and my co-promoter partner Legacy Boxing for the second time this year, which will be a huge hit for us as a new company. “
“I’m delighted to see Katie back in action after her epic win over Amanda on a historic night in New York,” said Eddie Hearn. “Katie is one of those boxing superstars and beyond that is a pioneer for women’s sport, and it’s great that she’s back in the arena she debuted in 2016. It’s always been an honor. watching Katie and I have no doubt that after her game of the year against Amanda in April, a new wave of fans will flock to Wembley Arena to watch the show. This statue performed against the difficult, hungry and undefeated Argentinians.
“We have a great card to support the main event, Jordan combines it with the ever-dangerous Spaniard Kiko, Caoimhin continues his march to major titles, Gary fights for the first time with Matchroom, Johnny brings his Bosh Army back to Wembley and undefeated talents John and Jordan take the next steps in their fledgling careers. It will be a great night in the capital. “
“One of boxing’s biggest stars Katie Taylor continues to cement her unparalleled legacy, and this next fight against an undefeated and determined opponent is sure to be a moment. more interesting in her illustrious career,” said Joseph Markowski, North America Operations Manager at DAZN. “We look forward to broadcasting the event worldwide on DAZN as part of a year-end schedule that will even be stacked from here.”
