Report: Taylor, Rousey negotiating 2026 showdown

Katie Taylor could be on the verge of one of the biggest paydays of her career.

The women's junior welterweight champion is currently negotiating a blockbuster bout with former UFC champion Ronda Rousey that would take place in Las Vegas in the summer of 2026, reports Lance Pugmire of Boxing Scene.

The potential high-profile matchup has reportedly drawn interest from Netflix, which previously broadcast Taylor's third championship fight against Amanda Serrano to nearly 6 million viewers.

Taylor, who hasn't fought since July and has been noncommittal about her boxing future, recently said she was unsure who she'll fight next.

"I'm ready to fight whenever, really, and take on whatever challenge comes next," Taylor said Sunday. "Right now, I'm waiting to see what that is. Any of the big names, any of the big fights - I'm ready to take on them all."

Taylor is considered one of the best women's boxers of all time. The Irishwoman holds three of the four titles in her division and has won 25 of her 26 professional fights.

Once among the most popular UFC fighters, Rousey retired from MMA in 2016 following back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.

Rousey began a professional wrestling career in 2018. She wrestled for WWE until 2023, and announced in October that she's retired from professional wrestling.