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Katie Taylor to face Karina Kopinska on professional debut

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - JUNE 27:  Katie Taylor of Ireland celebrates victory over Estelle Mossely of France in the Women's Boxing Lightweight (57-60kg) Final du
Image: Katie Taylor's pro debut will be against Karina Kopinska of Poland

Katie Taylor will face Karina Kopinska on her professional debut at The SSE Arena in Wembley on Saturday November 26, live on Sky Sports.

The 30-year-old from Ireland signed a professional contract with Matchroom Boxing last month after a glittering career in the amateur ranks.

Taylor won five world titles, six European titles and Olympic gold at London 2012 during her 15 years as an amateur.

The former Sky Academy Sports Scholar now faces an early examination as a professional at super-featherweight in the shape of Poland's Kopinska.

Katie Taylor of Ireland (L) punches Denitsa Eliseeva of Bulgaria during their women's light (57-60kg) boxing fight at the 2015 European Games in Baku on Ju
Image: Taylor signed a professional contract last month

The 27-year-old has had 24 pro bouts, although she has lost 14 of them with seven wins and three draws also on her record.

She did, however, take WBC super-featherweight champion Eva Wahlstrom the distance when they met in May 2014.

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Katie Taylor of Ireland celebrates defeating Sofya Ochigava of Russia to win gold during the women's boxing Lightweight final of the 2012
Image: Taylor claimed gold for Ireland at London 2012

Taylor will be looking to claim a commanding win as she then heads to the Manchester Arena on December 10 on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's IBF heavyweight title defence against Eric Molina.

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