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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

Eddie Hearn reflects on Conor McGregor meeting as he gives Katie Taylor Croke Park update

Eddie Hearn has described Conor McGregor as "a great promoter" after meeting the UFC star earlier this week - and believes the Dubliner will be a part of Katie Taylor's homecoming event later this year.

The Matchroom Boxing boss and promoter for Katie Taylor jetted into Dublin on Monday to meet with McGregor at the Black Forge Inn pub in Crumlin to discuss the Bray Bomber's homecoming fight on May 20.

But Hearn has reiterated that the spring bout "probably" won't take place at Croke Park, although Taylor could fight at GAA Headquarters later in the year.

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