WBA World Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor and challenger Jessica McCaskill weighed in today ahead of tomorrow night’s main event at London’s York Hall live on Sky Sports.
The defending champion weighed in just under the 135 pound limit tipping the scales at 134.1 lbs while her American opponent registered 132.9 lbs.
FACE OFF | @KatieTaylor makes the first defence of her WBA World Lightweight Title tomorrow night vs @jaydi_mac, live on Sky Sports! #TaylorMcCaskill pic.twitter.com/EFkinbwmAG
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 12, 2017
The sell out bout headlines a 10 fight card which is live on Sky Sports from 6pm with Taylor expected in the ring around 10pm (although times will be subject to change depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card). The fight will once again see Taylor break new ground as it will be the first time that a female bout has ever headlined a televised fight night in the UK.
The full card will also be streamed live in the US by Showtime via their Facebook and YouTube accounts.
