Deirdre Gogarty believes Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron are taking a leap of faith by stepping into the ring in Dublin tonight – a sentiment which is coming from experience.

Gogarty was the original trailblazer in women's boxing in Ireland as she had to battle to even take part with women’s boxing not permitted in the 1990s.

Having fought unlicenced on the undercard of a kickboxing match in Limerick, she was forced to go to America to pursue a career in the sport.

Booed into the ring on the undercard of a Mike Tyson fight, Gogarty and Christy Martin were cheered out in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 1996 following their historic bout.

The Drogheda woman won a world title in 1997, with an 11-year-old Bray girl writing for her to discuss dreams and aspirations by which were inspired by Gogarty.

That letter from Taylor still holds a place in her heart.

Speaking to RTE Radio on Thursday at the pre-fight press conference, Gogarty said: "I got a lovely letter from Katie.

"It really stuck in my mind in the letter she said maybe one day they'll let us box in the Olympics. I thought 'I don't know she might be pushing it’.

"I could see her passion and the same pain in her letter about not being able to box. Thank goodness everything changed in 2001 and they allowed women to box in Ireland.

"I didn't know when and how long it would take for an Irish woman to headline a huge card. I'm delighted it has happened for Katie Taylor because she is such an amazing athlete."

The precursor to Taylor’s professional career also came with some words of wisdom from Gogarty as she fondly and modestly reflected on the advice she gave her over the years.

"I went to her gym in Bray and I worked on the pads with her and she asked me about the professional game and what I thought and the pitfalls. I felt with her Olympic gold medal she wouldn't have to face the same kind of difficulties I did.

"It would have been ridiculous for her to have the struggles I did. I'm delighted I covered so much ground where a great athlete like her is really appreciated by her own country."

Taylor spoke of her continued admiration for her childhood hero who will be present in the 3Arena tonight, witnessing an event in which he can claim a role for breaking down barriers to create it.

Two undisputed fighters will meet with intensive intrigue, media coverage and a changing landscape surrounding the fight.

Taylor is all too aware by the impact of her achievements as a new wave of young fighters emerge, as was seen at the open workout in Dundrum earlier in the week.

Taylor said: "I had a chance to meet Deirdre for the first time in years [on Thursday]. Obviously she was a big hero and inspiration to me growing up. It’s amazing looking at the [new] generation of boxers now.

"I looked up to Deirdre and now there’s some young girls I hope looking up to me. I can make a huge impact on them the same way Deirdre made a huge impact on me. That is what legacy is all about.

"It was a surprise and amazing to see her. It was great to see her again. She’s a great person."

Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron will meet tonight

Booing formed part of the narrative for Gogarty’s career as a sceptical American crowd doubted her credentials on the Tyson undercard.

Tonight the only hostility may come for Cameron in the cauldron of the 3Arena and an Irish support which has waited seven years for an event of this magnitude. Furthermore, women's boxing has waited decades longer.

"There’s nothing I can about that," the three-time RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year said frankly of the prospect of Cameron facing the wrath of the crowd on her way to the ring.

"I can only imagine what it’ll be like when the English national anthem is played. I couldn’t care less if I was stepping into the ring getting booed. It wouldn’t affect me in any way I don’t think."

Regardless, it’s likely both fighters will receive the adoration of the 9,000 in the arena come the end of an occasion women’s sport will never forget.

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