Katie Taylor says retirement was 'never on her radar' ahead of Serrano fight

Katie Taylor says retirement has never entered her mind after she defeated Chantelle Cameron in her last fight.

Taylor bounced back from her first defeat in professional boxing to defeat Cameron in the 3Arena last November to become the undisputed super-lightweight champion.

Having added another title to her name in front of her home crowd, many people questioned what else Taylor had left to accomplish in the sport.

However, speaking to breakingnews.ie ahead of her highly anticipated rematch against Amanda Serrano, Taylor says retirement was never on her radar.

"It was never on my radar to retire after that fight, I at least have to have the trilogy with Chantelle to retire.

"I still have so much left to give to the sport, and I am so glad I did not hang up my gloves, because here I am getting ready for another huge fight.

"This is probably the biggest fight in my career so far."

Taylor and Serrano first fought in April 2022, which the Bray boxer won via split-decision in Madison Square Garden as Taylor retained her lightweight belts.

Serrano, who was undisputed featherweight champion, is once again stepping up in weight to 138 pounds. While Tayor has always competed at a higher weight, she does not believe it will make a huge difference in the fight.

"I think we're probably the same size to be honest.

"The fight has actually been made at 138, it's a catchweight, but I think if you look at myself and Serrano we're the same size. I could make 126lbs as well if I tried. I don't think she's looked too well at that weight for the last few fights.

"She looks drained for making that weight so I don't know if it's any advantage or not, but I certainly feel good at this weight, I feel strong at this weight."

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