KATIE Taylor admits it is ‘a pity’ she has not fought at Croke Park.
The Bray Bomber will face rival Amanda Serrano in a trilogy bout — with the Irishwoman winning the previous two — on July 11 at Madison Square Garden.
Many believed Taylor would have fought at GAA HQ but those plans never came to fruition.
Taylor — who fought at MSG against Serrano in their first bout back in 2022 — said: “I wouldn’t say I’m frustrated about it at this stage.
“I love Madison Square Garden. It’s obviously one of the most epic and iconic arenas out there.
“It would have been special to fight in Croke Park but there’s nothing I can do about that.”
A planned bout at GAA HQ was shelved in 2023 due to issues surrounding security costs.
Taylor has fought twice in Dublin, with both battles against Chantelle Cameron — a defeat and a victory for the home fighter — staged at the 3Arena.
Promoter Eddie Hearn suggested in January that a Jones’ Road joust could take place.
But Croke Park stadium director Peter McKenna claimed there had been no talks.
Taylor added: “Those things are out of my control. I don’t let those things frustrate me.
“I can’t let those things frustrate me. It’s a pity it hasn’t happened.
“But I’m very excited to be fighting at MSG again.”
