Matchroom Boxing OctoChamp back down to earth □ Never count him out! becomes a five time European Champion with a fourth round stoppage over Gill in London □□ #GillMartinez #TaylorCarabajal /Iux38sHFNk The veteran Spaniard could seek a rematch against Josh Warrington, who took his IBF title in the seventh round of their fight in Leeds in March. Martinez was taking part in his fourth successive fight in England and said he wanted to return again as he took the plaudits while a stunned Gill took his time to return fully to his feet in his corner. In the chief support fight, Kiko Martinez became European featherweight champion with a masterclass in shot-picking against Jordan Gill, who was repeatedly sent to the canvas before his corner sensibly called the fight off in the fourth round. The Bray-born fighter added afterwards that she expects to headline the 82,300-capacity stadium at some point in 2023. Taylor landed crisply and looked sharp throughout in a dominant performance that takes the 36-year-old a step closer to the fight at Dublin's Croke Park stadium she craves. What's next for Taylor? □ #TaylorCarabajal /i730Atr1K6 "It's not been a bad six years – it's been brilliant."ĪND STILL □️ defeats Karen Carabajal via unanimous decision and remains undefeated□ "I'm just delighted to get the victory," said Taylor, who was cheered on as a hero by a crowd dotted with Irish flags at the venue where she made her professional debut in 2016. The Irishwoman followed up her epic win over fellow great Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in April with a more routine shutout against unbeaten Carabajal, who could not match her admirable willingness to come forward with telling shots. Katie Taylor said she was satisfied to have "boxed smart" after a convincing points victory over Karen Carabajal saw the undisputed lightweight champion retain her belts at London's OVO Arena.
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