Two days after the tragedy that became the catalyst Dublin riots on Thursday, the atmosphere around Katie Taylor’s second headline clash with Chantelle Cameron felt a bit flat. Yet, when all was said and done, the iconic Irish fighter put a smile back on the nation’s face with a spell-binding performance at 3 Arena. 

Leading Irish boxing journalist Gavan Casey of The 42 returns to The Craic to give his thoughts on how the riots became a subplot to the event, Taylor’s ability to produce an immense moment of pride for the Irish despite the calamitous scenes two days before and if her wish to have a trilogy fight at Croke Park could come to fruition.