Katie Taylor fighting fit for Sharipova, eyes Serrano for early 2022

For the most part 2021 has been about biding time for undisputed lightweight queen Katie Taylor, but it’s never easy at the top.

Many expected former amateur rival Natasha Jonas to be out of her depth when the pair collided in May, but Jonas provided a stern test before losing on points. Four months later IBF mandatory challenger Jennifer Han was given even less chance of victory, yet confounded the critics to last the full 10-round distance.

Taylor (19-0, 6 KOs) has remained focused...