The skyline in Bray looks a little different this week after Katie “The Redeemer”, a 14-foot statue which mimics the look of its Brazilian namesake, was placed on Bray Head by Forged Irish Stout and Matchroom Boxing.
The giant tribute comes ahead of Katie Taylor’s rematch against Chantelle Cameron this Saturday November 25th where the Wicklow woman will look to avenge her first professional loss to Cameron at the 3Arena. Fellow Irish boxers Gary Cully, Paddy Donovan and Thomas Carty will also be on the card.
The statue will be a movable one with scheduled appearances at the 3Arena and in Temple Bar over the coming days.
Taylor vs Cameron in May was a first foray into sponsorship for the Conor McGregor owned Forged Irish Stout brand which has since expanded its support to Irish combat sports by partnering with Paul Hughes, Dylan Moran and Callum Walsh.
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“Bray will inevitably get a more permanent Katie Taylor statue but we felt the need to celebrate her with our ‘Katie The Redeemer’ tribute ahead of one of the biggest fights of her career,” said brand spokesman Doug Leddin.
“Like every Irish person we’re so proud of what Taylor has achieved and she’ll have the whole country in her corner when she steps into the ring next Saturday.”
“Katie Taylor is the greatest female fighter of all-time,” added Matchroom Boxing Chair and fight promoter Eddie Hearn.
“Katie will be desperate to avenge that loss but Chantelle – the best fighter on the planet right now – will be determined to prove that it wasn’t a one off.”
There are still tickets on sale for the fight from around the €240 mark and the fight will be shown live around the world on the DAZN network.
