Eddie Hearn expects Conor McGregor's drinks company to sponsor Katie Taylor's homecoming fight in Dublin on May 20 after crunch talks in Ireland last month.
The Matchroom Boxing boss travelled to the Black Forge Inn, McGregor's Dublin hotspot, in February to talk with the UFC legend about potentially funding a move from the 3Arena to Croke Park for the bout. At the time, Taylor's opponent was set to be Amanda Serrano, against whom she sold out Madison Square Garden last April, but she has since been replaced by Chantelle Cameron.
And after a seemingly successful meeting, talks have continued between the two parties, with McGregor's Proper Twelve Whiskey and new Forged Irish Stout now both likely to be sponsors of the event. But Hearn is unsure if the legendary UFC fighter will appear on fight night, or be involved in promoting the show prior to the event.
