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Robert Hynes

Katie Taylor set for busy few months as Eddie Hearn outlines 2021 plans for undisputed champion

Katie Taylor is set for a busy few months, with the Bray fighter expected back in the ring in April.

The undisputed world lightweight champion is then set for a summer bout against the winner of Jessica McCaskill v Cecilia Braekhus.

McCaskill, who Taylor defeated in 2017, pulled off a shock win over the previously undefeated Braekhus last August.

The pair will clash in a rematch on March 13 before Taylor returns to action the following month.

Promoter Eddie Hearn told The Irish Examiner: "The plan is for Katie to box on a show at the end of April and assuming all goes well she will box again in June or July against the winner of McCaskill-Braekhus.

"I seem to say it every year but this one is a really big one for her because she has that chance to make even more history.

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"Obviously Braekhus has been on the radar for some time but McCaskill went and upset the applecart by beating her last year - that's boxing.

"Those two are fighting again next month with it all on the line and we believe whoever wins that will defend the welterweight belts against Katie in the summer."

Taylor enjoyed a hugely successful 2020, defeating Delfine Persoon in August before putting on a boxing masterclass against Miriam Gutierrez in November. 

It is not yet known who the 34-year-old will face in April, but Natasha Jonas would appear to be a likely opponent.

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