Taylor v Kopinka: Preview of Irish amateur star's professional debut
Saturday 26 November 2016 21:00, UK
Your one-stop preview of Saturday night's packed Wembley bill as Katie Taylor makes her professional debut against Karina Kopinska.
The Irish amateur star will complete her transition to the paid ranks when she faces an experienced Polish opponent, live on Sky Sports 2, while Ohara Davies, British champion Martin J Ward and Ben Hall are all involved in crucial fights.
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Background
Taylor will be hoping to continue her remarkable success story after winning every available top prize in the amateur code, including gold medals at the Olympic Games, World Championships and European Championships.
On a busy undercard, Davies can propel himself up the super-lightweight rankings if he takes the WBC silver title from Andrea Scarpa, and Ward makes the first defence of his British super-featherweight title against Ronnie Clark.
Hall, a super-welterweight prospect, puts his unbeaten record at risk when he battles American dangerman Carson Jones.
What the fighters say
What the pundits say
Katie Taylor making her professional debut on a big bill is the best thing that could happen to British and Irish boxing.
Taylor is a phenomenal athlete and a great boxer and I'm really looking forward to seeing her fight.
What other fighters say
The weigh-in
The time draws near...
Watch Katie Taylor v Karina Kopinska, Ohara Davies v Andrea Scarpa, Martin J Ward v Ronnie Clark and Ben Hall v Carson Jones on a busy Wembley bill, with live coverage starting at 8pm on Sky Sports 2.
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