“The Bray Bomber” Katie Taylor will step into the ring this weekend for the first time since April’s fight with Amanda Serrano. Taylor will face off with Argentina’s Karen Carabajal, as she defends the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring female lightweight titles.
Taylor and Serrano battled in the biggest women’s boxing match of all time earlier this year at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Taylor retained her five belts courtesy of a split decision, and now the Irish women’s boxer will now face off with Carabajal rather than wait for the rematch with Serrano.
Taylor is the undisputed lightweight champion, and a win over Carabajal will further her position as one of the best boxers in the sport. Taylor will put her 21-0 record on the line against Carabajal in London. The title challenger has a record of 19-0.
This weekend’s card will also feature an IBF eliminator fight between European featherweight champion Jordan Gill and Kiko Martinez. The winner will likely challenge the IBF champion, Josh Warrington, in 2023.
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Betting Odds
Katie Taylor is the favourite to win against Karen Carabajal this weekend in London. Taylor held onto her belts in the biggest women’s boxing match of all time against Serrano in April. With a rematch on the cards at a future date, Taylor has taken a fight against Carabajal.
Carabajal has nothing to lose by accepting the fight, but the same cannot be said for Taylor. The Irish fighter could drop the belts if Carabajal can end her 21-match winning streak. Carabajal has an impressive 19-0 record, but many of those wins were against less-than-impressive opponents.
Carabajal benefitted from fighting inferior opposition to stack her record. In addition, Carabajal picked up just two knockouts against the inferior opponents. Taylor will be a major step up in quality for Carabajal.
The latest betting odds, according to Bet365 for Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal odds are:
To win the fight:
- Taylor 1/25
- Carabajal 10/1
By TKO, KO, or DQ
- Taylor 12/5
- Carabajal 16/1
By Decision or Technical Decision
- Taylor 1/3
- Carabajal 22/1
By Draw or Technical Draw
- Taylor 25/1
- Carabajal 25/1
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Date
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal will fight on Saturday night, October 29 in London. The fight is for Taylor’s collection of belts. The boxers will battle for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring female lightweight titles.
The boxing card will start at 6:00 PM UK time on Saturday. The main event ring walks will take place at around 10:00 PM UK time. The main event’s start will depend on the undercard.
The full card will feature:
- MAIN EVENT: Katie Taylor (c) vs. Karen Elizabeth Carabajal: For the WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, and The Ring lightweight titles
- Jordan Gill (c) vs. Kiko Martinez: For the European featherweight championship and an IBF eliminator match
- Gary Cully vs. Jaouad Belmehdi: Lightweight
- Mary Romero (c) vs. Ellie Scotney: For the EBU European super bantamweight championship
- Johnny Fisher vs. Alfonso Damiani: Heavyweight
- John Hedges vs. TBA: Light heavyweight
- Thomas Whittaker-Hart vs. Mickey Ellison: Light heavyweight
- Jordan Reynolds vs. TBA: Super welterweight
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Location
Katie Taylor versus Karen Carabajal will take place in London at the SSE Arena.
Katie Taylor Record
Taylor has a professional boxing record of 21-0. She has six knockout wins and 15 victories by decision. Her last eight fights all ended in decisions. Taylor is a skilled fighter and is experienced with going the distance in matches.
Taylor picked up a split-decision win against Serrano in New York City earlier this year. Before she fights Serrano again, Carabajal is the perfect opponent to get back on her feet.
Carabajal has an impressive record, but she hasn’t faced anyone of note. Taylor will look good by defeating an opponent with the impressive win-loss record of Carabajal this weekend.
Karen Carabajal Record
Carabajal has a record of 19-0. She looks extremely impressive on paper, but looking more closely at her record, there are holes to be found. Carabajal has fought several weak opponents throughout her career. The inferior fighters have allowed Carabajal to pad her win-loss record.
The Argentine is taking a massive step up in quality against Taylor. Of course, Carabajal doesn’t have anything to lose by taking this fight. It is Taylor that has everything to lose.
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Live Stream
Fans can live stream the fight via DAZN in the UK. The fight card is not available on UK TV or pay-per-view, and the only way to see Taylor vs Carabajal is to watch it via DAZN. You can subscribe to DAZN for £7.99 to get access.
The match can be watched on DAZN’s web browser or via the app. You can learn more about DAZN and the devices available to watch the app here.
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Betting Tips
Taylor is a massive favourite ahead of Saturday’s fight in London against Carabajal. The challenger has a strong record at 19-0, but Carabajal is far from the toughest opponent available.
Taylor will use the fight to rebuild herself after the split decision draw with Serrano in April. Taylor’s last five matches went the distance, so don’t be surprised if this fight also goes 10 rounds. Our betting tips prediction is for Taylor to win by decision at odds of 1/3.
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Prediction
Our betting tips prediction is for Taylor to win the fight against Carabajal and become 22-0 in the squared circle. The win will help Taylor get over the match with Serrano, and prepare her for the rematch down the line.
Beating Carabajal, a fighter with a 19-0 record, will be looking good on Taylor’s CV. Of course, anything can happen in the ring and Carabajal could pull off a shock result. However, it is unlikely to happen versus Taylor on Saturday. The reigning champion should win and stay unbeaten in the ring.
