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Joshua / Pulev: 70,000 Tickets Sold

September 13, 2017September 12, 2017 by Matchroom Boxing

A record breaking 70,000 tickets have been sold for the World Heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua MBE and Kubrat Pulev at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Tickets have been snapped up by fans eager to see the biggest star in the sport meet his IBF mandatory challenger in his 20th pro outing as he hunts a 20th straight KO win – and the event has become the fastest selling sporting show at the stadium, and has beaten the record set when 63,000 witnessed the rematch between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks at the New Orleans Superdrome in 1978.

Photos: Katie Taylor beats Jasmine Clarkson

July 30, 2017July 30, 2017 by Showtime Boxing

Irish sensation Katie Taylor (6-0, 4 KOs) stopped Jasmine Clarkson (4-9) after three rounds of action in the latter fighter’s U.S. debut.

The Olympic Gold medalist was dominant from the outset, stalking her opponent around the ring and consistently trapping her in the corner. Taylor was effective with both hands and did most of her work to the head of Clarkson. After three rounds of damage, Clarkson’s corner stopped the bout and gave Taylor her first stateside win as a pro.

Katie Taylor: I Can Star On Both Sides Of The Atlantic

July 26, 2017 by Matchroom Boxing

Katie Taylor says she’s itching to break into the US market when she makes her Stateside debut in Brooklyn on Saturday night (July 29) on Sky Sports.

The Irish sensation puts her skills on show in New York in her sixth pro outing fresh from a third stoppage win at Wembley Stadium in April on the blockbuster bill topped by the epic Heavyweight battle between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko.

Broner-Garcia undercard information

July 6, 2017 by Showcase Boxing

A stacked night of undercard bouts will be highlighted by unbeaten rising Irish stars Katie Taylor and Noel Murphy in separate showdowns on Saturday, July 29 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

Taylor Faces Former World Title Challenger Koleva In Manchester

March 22, 2017 by Matchroom Boxing

Katie Taylor will face former World title challenger Milena Kolena at the Manchester Arena on March 25, live on Sky Sports.

Taylor and Koleva were set to clash at The O2 in London on the undercard of Tony Bellew’s epic win over David Haye, but Koleva was forced out and replaced by Monica Gentili. Koleva comes into the bout having challenged for the IBF Super-Featherweight title in January and has boxed two more times for versions of a World strap, winning one in June 2015 at Featherweight.

Taylor Confirmed For Crolla Linares Bill

March 7, 2017 by Matchroom Boxing

Katie Taylor’s fourth professional fight will take place on the undercard of Anthony Crolla’s World Lightweight title unification rematch with Jorge Linares at the Manchester Arena on Saturday March 25, live on Sky Sports.

Taylor made it three fights unbeaten in the paid ranks on Saturday night at The O2 with her second stoppage win after clinically dispatching Italian fifth round Monica Gentili on the undercard of Tony Bellew’s rollercoaster win over David Haye.

Haye vs. Bellew live on TalkTalk TV

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 by ESB

Watch David Haye take on fellow Brit Tony Bellew in a heavyweight blockbuster for just £14.95 – Britain’s lowest price

On Saturday 4th March, TalkTalk TV customers will be able to watch bitter British heavyweight rivals David Haye and Tony Bellew battle it out at Britain’s lowest price of only £14.95.

Katie Taylor: I Want To Be A Pioneer For Women’s Pro Boxing

November 24, 2016 by Matchroom Boxing

Katie Taylor says she’s determined to turn her amateur success into World title glory as she sets off on her professional journey with a debut against Karina Kopinska at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.

Taylor’s focus is now on World domination, and that spells trouble for her future rivals. A huge star in her homeland, promoter Eddie Hearn and TV partner Sky Sports are plotting for the long-term, taking Taylor to Manchester next month and then looking to fight in Europe and America in the first quarter of 2017.