Eddie Hearn Responds to Irish Government Katie Taylor Comment

It was recently reported that Croke Park is no longer in question for Katie Taylor’s homecoming game on May 20 due to claims by promoter Eddie Hearn about the cost of hosting an event at the stadium. motion.

The matter was discussed in the Irish Parliament, where Hearn’s comments were questioned.

in one clip shared by Ariel HelwaniIrish Government officials discussed and defended the cost of hosting an event at Croke Park, rather than pointing to a match date coinciding with the Heineken Cup Final, as the key point.

“They explained to us that there was a funding gap, between the amount that promoters were willing to pay for the war and the actual cost of the war.”

“What we did, right after that, was raise questions about how much it would cost and other necessary details and the department is now looking at the answers to those questions.”

“One of the difficulties is about the date… May 20 has hosted the Heineken Cup Final, which is a huge event in European rugby – and Dublin tourism will be packed on that special night. “

Taylor – Serrano 2 at Croke Park, and special @eddieearnYesterday’s comment, was discussed in the Irish Parliament in Ireland today.

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– Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 3, 2023