Boxing royalty Katie Taylor is about to return to action after six months out of the ring when she faces Argentinian fighter Karen Carabajal.
While many are clamouring for a rematch with fellow legend Amanda Serrano, Taylor has agreed to fight a relatively unknown opponent with a dangerous record on paper.
Taylor's fights always draw high demand and fans are keen to see the 36-year-old return to London for the first time in two years.
When exactly is the fight, where is it taking place and what are the fighters' records? The Sporting News has put together everything you need to know about Taylor vs. Carabajal.
WATCH: Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal live on DAZN
When is Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal?
The bout takes place on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Ringwalks are expected at approximately 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET.
The undercard gets underway at 6 p.m. BST / 1 p.m. ET.
Where is the Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal fight taking place?
The bout will be staged at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. Taylor has won on both of the previous occasions when she has fought there.
Taylor last fought at the Arena when she beat Miriam Gutierrez via unanimous decision in November 2020.
For Carabajal, the fight is the first time she has appeared in the UK, having competed in her homeland in all of her previous bouts.
What weight will Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal be held at?
The bout will take place at lightweight.
Is Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal a fight for a world title?
Taylor will be defending her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring female lightweight belts for the seventh time since she first held them all.
How to watch Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal
Taylor vs. Carabajal will be broadcast live on DAZN.
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe (except Australia and New Zealand). Main Event will be showing the fight in Australia.
Monthly subscriptions cost $19.99 a month in the US, $20 a month in Canada and £7.99 a month in the UK and Ireland.
How to buy tickets for Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal
Promoters Matchroom Boxing are selling tickets for the fight for between £40 and £160, with VIP tickets costing £300.
Who is on the Katie Taylor vs. Karen Carabajal undercard?
- Jordan Gill vs. Kiko Martinez
- Caoimhin Agyarko vs. Peter Dobson
- Mary Romero vs. Ellie Scotney
- Gary Cully vs. Jaouad Belmehdi
- Mickey Ellison vs. Thomas Whittaker-Hart
- Johnny Fisher vs. TBA
- John Hedges vs. TBA
- Jordan Reynolds vs. TBA
MORE: The top five wins of Katie Taylor's boxing career
Katie Taylor record, titles won
- Nationality: Irish
- Born: July 2, 1986
- Height: 5' 5" (165cm)
- Weight: Lightweight
- Reach: 66 inches (168cm)
- Total fights: 21
- Record: 21-0 with six wins via knockout
- Titles: Holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring female lightweight titles
Karen Carabajal record, titles won
- Nationality: Argentinean
- Born: June 24, 1989
- Height: N/A
- Weight: Lightweight
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 19-0 with two wins via knockout
