About this episode

The episode discusses the undercard for Katie Taylor's upcoming fight at Croke Park, featuring insights from various boxers and their preparations.

The undercard for Katie Taylor’s Croke Park fight on September 5th has been officially confirmed - not that she needed one, judging by how ticket sales are said to have gone. In Part 1 of our special from Vicar Street, we hear from Jamie Conlan on how some of these fights came together. He manages Tyrone McKenna, who is in tough against heavy-handed world title challenger Paddy Donovan. We hear from both men on their all-Irish battle and why, for one, it’s the biggest fight of his life - while for the other, it’s a chance to have fun, lead his people to hallowed turf, and give them a day in the sun. Also on the card, Irish Olympic boxer Emmet Brennan - who grew up in the shadow of Croker - faces a monster test against UK KO artist Taylor Bevan. Emmet talks about what it’s been like spending 18 months out of the ring, his delight at landing a slot like this, and why he credits quitting alcohol with so much of his recent success. He also explains why he believes he can exploit weaknesses in Bevan and earn himself a bumper promotional deal. There’s an all-Irish clash at middleweight too, as Paul Ryan takes on Paddy Gallagher - both of whom have been guests on the show to tell their…

People in this episode

Guests: Jamie Conlan, Tyrone McKenna, Paddy Donovan, Emmet Brennan, Taylor Bevan, Paul Ryan, Paddy Gallagher

Topics covered

• boxing
• Katie Taylor
• Irish sports
• Croke Park
• athlete interviews

Keywords

• Katie Taylor
• boxing
• Croke Park
• Irish boxers
• fight preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Croke Park, Vicar Street

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