Katie Taylor May Lose WBC Lightweight Title

Katie Taylor, the Irish boxing star, is at risk of losing her WBC lightweight title due to inactivity, having not fought at 135lbs since October 2022. Despite a controversial victory over Amanda Serrano, which marked her first defense of the super-lightweight belts, Taylor has moved up in weight and may not return to lightweight, frustrating the division. Caroline Dubois, the WBC interim champion, is pressing for a title shot, with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman indicating a decision on Taylor's status will be made soon. Taylor's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has acknowledged uncertainty about her future fights, although she has ambitions for a bout at Croke Park. With Taylor turning 38 and speculation about her retirement growing, her boxing career's trajectory remains unclear. The WBC convention is expected to provide clarity on these matters next month.