Promoter Eddie Hearn has affirmed that Katie Taylor will receive top billing for her upcoming farewell fight at Croke Park this summer, dismissing the possibility of the venue hosting an anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Hearn, who is traveling to Dublin to finalize arrangements for Taylor’s final professional appearance, emphasized that the Irish capital is not the right setting for the heavyweight showdown if it were to occur later this year.

Speaking ahead of his trip, Hearn explicitly ruled out Croke Park as the venue for a potential Joshua-Fury fight scheduled for November, stating the event would not be held outdoors in Dublin. He also made clear his position on Taylor’s status on the card, saying, “absolutely over my dead body is Katie Taylor going on an undercard at Croke Park,” underscoring his commitment to granting the two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed lightweight champion top billing for her retirement bout.

Taylor’s farewell fight is expected to be a significant event in Ireland this summer, with Croke Park—one of the country’s largest and most iconic stadiums—serving as a fitting backdrop for her final contest. Hearn’s comments arrive amid broader speculation about the future of the heavyweight title landscape and where major fights will take place, especially given the logistical challenges of staging high-profile outdoor bouts.

While the promoter did not provide further details about Taylor’s opponent or the exact date of the event, the confirmation of her headlining status at Croke Park solidifies her position as the centerpiece of the Irish boxing scene as she draws her career to a close. Meanwhile, discussions regarding the heavyweight clash between Joshua and Fury are expected to continue elsewhere, as organizers consider alternative venues better suited to the scale and conditions required for such a fight.