'You couldn't make Taylor's story up' - Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn finds the story of Katie Taylor's career hard to believe, stating "the whole story, you couldn't make it up." Taylor, who turned professional in 2016, entered the ring with an Olympic gold medal, five world titles, and seven European amateur championships under her belt. Hearn, initially skeptical about promoting Taylor, was drawn to her fierce passion and determination, particularly her drive for women's boxing to be added to the Olympics in London 2012.

Taylor's first professional victory brought her around £6,000, a substantial sum in women's boxing at the time, which proved to be an obstacle she was determined to overcome for other female fighters. At the Boston TD Garden in 2018, Taylor questioned why defending champion Tevin Farmer, who faced a similar opponent on the same card, earned significantly more than her. She questioned the fairness of the pay disparity and Hearn was moved by her determination to change the status quo.

Since then, Taylor's fights against Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden and on the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson card in Texas have significantly boosted her career earnings and raised the profile of women's boxing to unprecedented levels. Despite not having a formal contract with Hearn for years, Taylor's love for the sport, her faith, and her determination have endeared her to all, including her opponents and the boxing community.

Hearn acknowledges Taylor's incredible work ethic and the respect she has earned, making her a beloved figure in the world of boxing.