World and European lightweight champion Katie Taylor will have her first competitive bout of 2008 in Cork this weekend.

The 20 year old, from the Bray Boxing Club, will take on Sweden's Klara Svensson at the Loreto Sport Complex in Fermoy on Saturday night.

Taylor, who is ranked number one in the World and Europe, will step up to light welterweight to face the Swede, ranked number two in the World and number one in Europe.

Christian McMahon, Debbie Rogers, Jodie Simpson, Ciara Noonan, Marsha Halpin and Laura O'Neill will also be in action against Swedish opponents on the Fermoy Boxing Club organised show.

Meanwhile, Taylor could also take part in a tournament in Russia on St Patrick's Day.

Saturdays show begins at 7.30pm. Admission is €10. For ticket information contact Pa Flynn ()86) 255 3504, John Bowes (086) 063 7878, Teresa Flynn (086) 320 2295.

Loreto Sport Complex Line Up

50Kg: Debbie Rogers v Suzanne Wiklund
54Kg: Christiana McMahon v Jenny Hardings
54Kg: Jodie Simpson v Juliana Soderstorm
57Kg: Ciara Noonan v Adriana Siljendhi
63Kg: Katie Taylor v Klana Svensson
66Kg: Marsha Halpin v Ronja Holegersson
70Kg: Laura O'Neill v Johanna Ekdahl