About this episode
The episode discusses the confirmation of Katie Taylor's final boxing fight at Croke Park and its historical significance.
On Friday it was confirmed that the final fight of Katie Taylor's boxing career will take place at Croke Park in Dublin in September. It's the first time that boxing has taken place at GAA HQ since Muhammad Ali fought Alvin "Blue" Lewis all the way back in 1972. Paul was joined in studio by Peter McKenna, who is the Croke Park Stadium Director.
People in this episode
Host: Paul
Guest: Peter McKenna
Topics covered
- boxing
- Katie Taylor
- Croke Park
- sports history
- GAA
- Muhammad Ali
Keywords
- Katie Taylor
- boxing
- Croke Park
- Peter McKenna
- sports
- GAA
- Muhammad Ali
- 1972
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Croke Park
Places: Dublin
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