KATIE TAYLOR knows complacency is the biggest threat to her incredible boxing career.
Ireland’s Olympic and two-weight world champion defends her lightweight belts against unknown contender Miriam Gutierrez at Wembley Arena.
Katie Taylor has promised her best is yet to come as she prepares to face Miriam GutierrezCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd
Taylor’s last three fights have been two sensational battles with long-reigning champion Delfine Persoon, either side of a leap up to grab a super-lightweight title too.
But 34-year-old Taylor knows she cannot take her eye off the ball against Spain’s Gutierrez, 37, who has nothing to lose.
The County Wicklow icon said: “I never get sick of looking at all the belts — it’s something I’ve worked extremely hard for.
“The journey has definitely been more exciting than I could have expected. One punch can change a fight in professional boxing.
Taylor wants to ‘outbox and outfight’ the SpaniardCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd
“She is an unbeaten fighter and better than people expect.
“Hopefully I will do a bit of everything — outbox her and outfight her.
“There are no easy fights at this stage. This is a huge opportunity for her.
“Complacency is very, very dangerous. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. People haven’t seen the best of me.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
