Taylor-Serrano 3 at Croke Park 'unlikely' - Hearn

Eddie Hearn says it is "unlikely" that Croke Park will stage Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano's trilogy fight.

Taylor, 38, edged out Puerto Rican star Serrano in a second classic contest in their rematch in Texas two months ago as the Irishwoman successfully defended her undisputed light-welterweight world title.

Promoter Hearn has been attempting to set up a Taylor contest at the famous 82,000 capacity Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) stadium in Dublin for several years but has been unable to agree terms with GAA bosses.

In January, Hearn said he was determined to help Taylor achieve her ambition of fighting at Croke, but sounded more downbeat when asked on Friday.

"I think it's unlikely that her next fight will be at Croke Park if I'm honest," Hearn told Radio Ulster's Evening Extra programme.

"Because of the demand in America to see this fight, the next one could be Stateside. But we'll see."

Hearn previously said Croke Park and Las Vegas bouts would "tick off the list of boxes for Katie Taylor".

"Hopefully we can tick one of those boxes next, but even at this point I think Katie acknowledges that we're probably approaching the final chapter.

"She's given everything to this sport. She is one of the greatest individuals and greatest athletes, not just that Ireland's ever seen but the world has ever seen.

"I'm very determined to make sure we can deliver all her dreams before she steps away from the sport."

Hearn was speaking before Saturday night's card at the SSE Arena with Belfast's Lewis Crocker taking on Limerick's Paddy Donovan in the headline bout.

"The atmosphere is very special here," Hearn added when asked about Belfast's rich history of boxing.

"If you put an average show on you'll sell an average amount of tickets but the people here, they know their boxing and when there's a big event, they'll come, like they will tomorrow night.

"It is an all-Irish fight and the winner goes on to fight for a world title in the welterweight division, which has huge names like Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Jaron Ennis so this is a golden ticket for whoever can win tomorrow."