Taylor has long proven her Worth’

KATIE TAYLOR could be next in line for American contender Samantha Worthington after she secured the WBA interim super-lightweight title in Detroit last month.

- BY TOM MALLEY

The 29-year-old’s majority decision victory over Victoire Piteau not only extended her unbeaten record to 12 victories but put her on the verge of a mandatory title shot at Taylor's WBA super-lightweight title, which she retained with her trilogy bout victory over Amanda Serrano.

The Bray boxer overcame her Puerto Rican opponent for a record third time on July 11, securing another thrilling points win in their undisputed world title clash.