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MVP eyes opponent for Katie Taylor's farewell at Croke Park

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Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is eyeing the opponent slot for Katie Taylor's swan‑song bout at Dublin's Croke Park. The promoter staged both legs of Taylor's recent trilogy with Amanda Serrano and boasts the deepest women's‑boxing roster in the sport. Taylor, an Olympic gold medallist and two‑weight undisputed champion, wants one more fight before hanging up the gloves and will likely draw a sell‑out crowd.

Co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian has floated Caroline Dubois as a possible ‘last dance’ for Katie Taylor, while the victor of Holly Holm’s lightweight clash with Stephanie Han could also fit the bill. Dubois, a rising star, and Han, a police officer‑turned‑boxer who has surged financially with Most Valuable Promotions, both offer compelling narratives. Their styles could produce an electrifying clash. Bidarian stresses any deal must involve Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom to respect Taylor’s long‑standing partnership.

Eddie Hearn has already ruled out placing Taylor on the undercard of a Fury‑vs‑Joshua showdown, insisting the Irish champion deserves a standalone spectacle in Dublin. He confirmed negotiations are underway for a Croke Park headline, with costs and logistics being finalised this week. Fans anticipate a memorable night under the Dublin lights. Both promoters appear poised to deliver a historic farewell bout for the Irish icon.