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2 Katie Taylor puts her world titles on the line against Miriam Gutierrez tonight.
Taylor claimed a fine win over Delfine Persoon in August, retaining her titles in a gruelling rematch with the Belgian, and makes a swift return to the ring against the undefeated 37-year-old Gutierrez.
Katie Taylor defeated Delfine Persoon in August and is now set to face Miriam GutierrezMark Robinson/MatchroomGutierrez has not fought in nearly a year due to the COVID-19 lockdown but goes into the fight off the back of 13-straight wins since turning pro in 2017.
She beat Keren Batiz last time out but stepping into the ring with Taylor will be a huge step up in class for her.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fight night which includes THREE world title clashes.
Taylor v Gutierrez: Date and time
The 10-round lightweight clash will take place on Saturday, November 14 and is being held behind-closed-doors at Wembley Arena in London.
Taylor v Gutierrez should get under way at around 10pm and there will be title fights between Terri Harper and Katharina Thanderz and Ebanie Bridges and Rachel Ball on the undercard.
Taylor v Gutierrez: How to watch
The action will be shown on Sky Sports Arena from 7pm and on Sky Sports Main Event from 10pm.
It will also be streamed for free on YouTube HERE and below, Sky Sports Boxing on Facebook and skysports.com.
Taylor v Gutierrez: Undercard
Katie Taylor v Miriam Gutierrez – for WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO lightweight titles Terri Harper v Katharina Thanderz – for WBC and IBO Super featherweight titles Rachel Ball v Jorgelina Guanini – for vacant WBA bantamweight title John Docherty v Jack Cullen Thomas Whittaker Hart v Jermaine Springer Ukashir Farooq v Angel Aviles
Katie Taylor holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titlesMark Robinson/MatchroomTaylor v Gutierrez: What has been said?
Katie Taylor: “It’s been a pretty quick turnaround from my last fight but I’m always looking towards the next challenge and I wanted to fight again before the end of the year.
“The pandemic has obviously made it a very uncertain time in terms of scheduling fights, so I’m really excited to have a date to focus on.
“I’m expecting a very tough fight against an undefeated challenger, but I’ve been back in training camp in the US for the past couple of weeks and I’m looking forward to successfully defending my titles on November 14.”
Miriam Gutierrez: “I am very happy, eager, and excited. I am preparing myself 100 per cent for this fight with Katie.
“This is the great challenge that I have pursued in my sports career to be able to fight for the undisputed crown.”
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