Katie Taylor admits emotion will hit her at Croke Park farewell

Katie Taylor says she will struggle to control her emotions when she fights at Croke Park. The Irish boxer spoke about her anticipated farewell bout at the Dublin venue.

“I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears”

— Katie Taylor, via BBC Sport

What Katie Taylor said

Taylor has long spoken of wanting to fight at the GAA stadium in her home city. The two-weight world champion has headlined shows across the UK and US but never in front of a Croke Park crowd. A farewell appearance there would mark the end of a career that began with Olympic gold in 2012.

What it moves

Taylor's promoters have not confirmed a date or opponent for the event. She told BBC Sport that the occasion will test her composure. "I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears," Taylor said. Any announcement would likely trigger huge demand for tickets in Ireland.

Source: bbc.com. Full Katie Taylor fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.