Following last night’s stunning second division title victory for Irish star, Katie Taylor in the capital, Matchroom Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn angrily refused to answer or field any questions regarding event sponsor and controversial mixed martial arts fighter, Conor McGregor, after the Dubliner was accused of “inciting hate” during riots in the city center earlier this week.
Headlining last night’s return to the 3Arena in Dublin, Bray world champion, Taylor avenged a prior May loss to British world champion, Chantelle Cameron, minting herself as the light welterweight champion – courtesy of a spectacular majority decision win, adding to her lightweight championship spoils.
However, prior to Taylor’s outing on home soil for the second time this year, speculation was rife regarding the impending attendance of former two-weight UFC champion, McGregor, who was sponsoring the event through his business ventures, Forged Irish Stout, and Tidl Sports.
Earlier this week, the 35-year-old Crumlin native was accused amongs other social media accounts of “inciting hate” through numerous “disgraceful” posts on his official channels by Irish Tanaiste and Minister for Defense and Foreign Affairs,…
