It’s not all the way home but it’s at least finally back on the right side of the Atlantic.

After having spent her past four fights collecting wins and all of the lightweight titles while in the United States, Ireland’s Katie Taylor returns to the United Kingdom as the World 135-pound queen now in search of a second divisional title. The two-time Olympian and 2012 Olympic Gold medallist fights at junior welterweight for the first time in her boxing life as challenges reigning 140-pound titlist, Greece’s Christina Linardatou.

The bout takes place at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, airing live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the United States (3:00pm ET). The event marks her first U.K. contest since a 3rd round knockout of Kimberly Connor last July.

“The UK is somewhere that I’ve enjoyed some of the biggest moments of my career,” Taylor (14-0, 6KOs) notes to BoxingScene.com, having enjoyed her second pro fight in this very venue, and ninth overall bout in the UK. “Right back to winning Gold at the London Olympics in 2012, making my pro debut there and then going on to win my first World title as a pro there.

“I’ve always had terrific support whenever I’ve fought there and hopefully it will be the same on November 2nd.”

Taylor has long ago emerged as a major star in her native Ireland, and at present day serves as by far her beloved nation’s favorite. Her popularity has spilled over into the UK and the United States, with her star power put to the test on Saturday.

“It's a milestone moment for me to headline a card like this with so many great fighters on the bill,” acknowledges Taylor, ever the humble warrior – at least until the opening bell sounds. “When I made the decision to turn pro three years ago, I obviously believed I could make an impact but the journey so far has surpassed even my expectations.

“It just makes me hungrier to achieve more and more and leave a great platform for the next generation of female fighters.”

The unbeaten champion and pound-for-pound entrant has already made such an impact on the sport and continues to make history. Upon her insistence, Saturday’s headliner will mark the first time ever a female prizefight will carry full random drug testing exclusively through Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA).

While a watershed moment for the female side of the sport, it’s something that all future Taylor opponents can expect to honor.

Of course, there also comes the in-ring achievements. Taylor enters having come off of a hard-fought 10-round win over Belgium’s Delfine Persoon In June to become the undisputed lightweight champion. The win – however narrow – was her seventh over an former, current or future major titlist, with Linardatou giving her more than half of her career fighting against such level of competition – and the type of opposition she insisted in facing for an event of this magnitude.

“I think this fight will be another excellent showcase for women’s boxing on a big stage,” believes Taylor. “I believe Christina Linardatou is the best 140 pounder out there, she’s very aggressive and we both come to fight so it should make for a very exciting fight.”

Jake Donovan is a senior writer for BoxingScene.com. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox