WORLD number one Katie Taylor looks set to compete in the World Series of Boxing (WSB) if the door is opened for female boxers for the 2013/14 WSB season.
Taylor’s coach and dad Pete Taylor says he backs the WSB concept as it gave the world’s top amateur boxers a viable alternative to turning professional.
“We would have a serious look at the World Series if it was introduced for women and Katie would be interested depending on the rules and regulations, he said.
“I like the concept of the World Series because it gives amateur boxers the opportunity to remain part of the Olympic family and to earn a wage without having to turn professional.”
WSB boxers don’t wear protective headgear and are paid a salary and bonus for wins and fight to the 10-point Must System favoured in pro boxing.
Crucially, however, WSB fighters retain their Olympic status. Under the current IBA rules, pro boxers are banned from the Olympics.
Eight Irish boxers – Joe Ward, John Joe Nevin, Sean Turner, Michael Conlan, Willie McLaughlin, David Oliver Joyce, Eric Donovan and Conrad Cummings – are competing in the WSB this season.
