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Hearn previously said Croke Park and Las Vegas bouts would “tick off the list of boxes for Katie Taylor”.<\/p>\n
“Hopefully we can tick one of those boxes next, but even at this point I think Katie acknowledges that we’re probably approaching the final chapter.<\/p>\n
“She’s given everything to this sport. She is one of the greatest individuals and greatest athletes, not just that Ireland’s ever seen but the world has ever seen. <\/p>\n
“I’m very determined to make sure we can deliver all her dreams before she steps away from the sport.”<\/p>\n
Hearn was speaking before Saturday night’s card at the SSE Arena with Belfast’s Lewis Crocker taking on Limerick’s Paddy Donovan in the headline bout. <\/p>\n
“The atmosphere is very special here,” Hearn added when asked about Belfast’s rich history of boxing. <\/p>\n
“If you put an average show on you’ll sell an average amount of tickets but the people here, they know their boxing and when there’s a big event, they’ll come, like they will tomorrow night.<\/p>\n
“It is an all-Irish fight and the winner goes on to fight for a world title in the welterweight division, which has huge names like Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Jaron Ennis so this is a golden ticket for whoever can win tomorrow.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n