Stephanie Han targets Katie Taylor: 'That's the fight I want'

Stephanie Han has called out Katie Taylor as her next opponent. The lightweight contender told BBC Sport that the undisputed champion is the fight she is chasing.

“The next fight I want, and I know every fighter wants it, is Katie Taylor”

— Stephanie Han, via BBC Sport

What Stephanie Han said

Han competes in the lightweight division where Taylor holds multiple world titles. The Irish champion has faced a string of high-profile challengers but no fight with Han has been announced. Han's public challenge adds her name to a growing list of contenders seeking a Taylor bout.

What it moves

Taylor's team has not responded to Han's challenge. The champion's next opponent remains unclear as several fighters have pressed their case for a shot at her titles. Han's call-out suggests she believes a win over Taylor would define her career.

Source: bbc.com. Full Stephanie Han fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.