Heavyweight prospect Thomas Carty primed to party at the Point on pal Katie Taylor's deserved homecoming

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte; three of the biggest names in heavyweight boxing, and Thomas Carty has already shared the ring with the terrifying trio.

Dublin native Carty is only five fights into his blossoming professional career, however, he is gaining valuable experience outside of the competitive arenas, working hard in boxing gyms across these islands, sparring the very best in the world.

Tall, strong, agile, and aggressive, Carty is proving the ideal training partner for the heavyweight contenders, and his southpaw stance is another attribute that is making him such an attractive proposition.

The reputation is continuing to build, and in the two years since he has turned to the paid ranks of the sport, he has established a world class team around him to guide him up the ladder to the potential blockbusting fights of this marquee division.

Carty trains out of the renowned Celtic Warrior Gym in Dublin under the tutelage of Paschal Collins, brother of former world champion Steve, while the aforementioned Whyte – a world title challenger – is managing his emerging career.

More importantly, perhaps, Carty has caught the eye of the esteemed Matchroom Promotions outfit, and has established a relationship with top man Eddie Hearn, who is the man responsible for bringing big time boxing back to the capital.

Katie Taylor finally gets to fight as a professional on home soil on Saturday night as she takes on Chantelle Cameron for the English champions' undisputed super lightweight belts.

A packed out Point Depot will provide the backdrop for the historic occasion by the banks of the Liffey, and local lad Carty is certainly planning to play his part in proceedings.

The Carty Party will be in full effect on the undercard of