Ronda Rousey and Katie Taylor in talks for stunning clash with target venue revealed

Dec 1, 2025 - 17:45

Ronda Rousey is reportedly in talks with Katie Taylor for a blockbuster summer boxing clash in 2026.

According to Boxing Scene, the former UFC champion is eyeing a stunning return to combat sports to face undisputed super lightweight champion Taylor in Las Vegas next year.

Ronda Rousey poses with her trophy after her induction into the UFC Hall of Fame during the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Induction Ceremony inside The Pearl concert theater at Palms Casino Resort on July 5, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada — Rousey was the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as one of the sport’s greatest-ever champions

Katie Taylor with her world titles — Taylor beat Amanda Serrano for a third time in July to keep all her belts and remain the undisputed super lightweight champion

Rousey comeback rumours heat up

Rousey, 38, hasn’t fought in Dana White‘s promotion since consecutive losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes in 2015 and 2016.

However, ‘Rowdy’ has been consistently linked with making a fight return amid the UFC’s first appearance at the White House in June 2026.

In a shocking turn of events, reports suggest that Rousey is now close to a deal with Ireland’s two-time undisputed boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist Taylor.

talkSPORT.com has reached out to Taylor’s promoters Matchroom Boxing for comment.

Netflix are reportedly keeping a close eye on the super-fight, which is being eyed to take place in the summer of 2026.

Taylor, 39, is fresh off a remarkable trilogy with fellow women’s boxing legend Amanda Serrano.

Their third and final fight took place on an all-women’s card in New York five months ago, breaking the Guinness World Record for the most world titles up for grabs in a single boxing event.

‘The Bray Bomber’ boasts a professional boxing record of 25-1, with her only loss being a majority decision defeat to Chantelle Cameron in May 2023.

Taylor exacted revenge on Cameron six months later to reclaim her throne at super lightweight.

When asked about fighting again after completing her trilogy with Serrano, Taylor said: “I don’t know.

Katie Taylor and Ronda Rousey — The combat sports legends are reportedly in talks to meet in the summer of 2026 in the ring

“But I won’t fight Amanda Cerrano again. She punches too hard.”

Former WWE superstar Rousey, meanwhile, firmly denied her involvement at UFC White House in September, but never closed the door to a dramatic professional boxing debut.

“I am not fighting at the White House,” Rousey said.

“[But] after Mike Tyson [vs Jake Paul] being the biggest fight of the year, you never say never.

“I ain’t fighting at the f***ing White House. Even if offered? I got better s*** to do.”