![]() Meanwhile, one of the fight's main sponsors, Conor McGregor, is now not expected to attend the fight, according to Hearn. ![]() Taylor's homecoming in May was only made possible by extra security measures because of a shooting at a boxing weigh-in in 2016.īig professional boxing events were effectively banned in Ireland since that gang-related incident at Dublin's Regency Hotel which left one man dead. But at the moment everybody comfortable with the measures in place and ready to move forward with the event." "If there is a conversation to be had it will be had. "Hopefully we have a bit of distance between now and the fight where things can calm down and we can let this country celebrate what is an iconic moment for the sport of boxing, and also one of their icons in Katie Taylor," Hearn said.Īsked if Matchroom would be employing extra security measures on Saturday night, Hearn added: "The measures that are already in place are well beyond that of a normal event but obviously if we have to, it's not a problem also. Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn told BBC Sport that Saturday's fight at the 3Arena was not under threat and Irish authorities had not yet reached out expressing concern. The weigh-in remained open to the public and was well attended by university students. ![]() Chantelle Cameron still the 'underdog' against Katie Taylorįriday's weigh-in happened against the backdrop of violence in Dublin after three children and one woman were stabbed on Parnell Square East on Thursday afternoon.ĭCU campus lies just outside the centre of the city, about a 20-minute drive from where riots occurred overnight.īuses and cars were set alight, shops were looted and Irish police were injured.
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