Katie Taylor's Croke Park Fight Plans Dismissed by GAA Director

Katie Taylor's hopes of fighting at Croke Park this year have been significantly diminished, as GAA stadium director Peter McKenna stated there has been no recent contact from her promoter, Eddie Hearn. Despite Taylor's desire to fill the 82,000-capacity venue, logistical challenges, including scheduling conflicts with major concerts and high security costs, have made plans for a fight unlikely. McKenna described the current approach to scheduling as 'megaphone diplomacy,' indicating that without direct communication and planning, a fight at Croke Park remains a distant prospect. He emphasized the need for an undercard and detailed event management, which cannot be organized quickly. Taylor recently defended her titles against Amanda Serrano, and while a third fight has been discussed, McKenna's remarks suggest that Croke Park may not be the venue. As of now, it appears that Taylor's ambition to fight at her home stadium will not materialize in the near future.