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Katie Taylor Retires as Undisputed Champion in 80,000-Crowd Croke Park Farewell

Katie Taylor retired from professional boxing as a three-time undisputed world champion after defeating Flora Pili by unanimous decision in Dublin. The 40-year-old Irish icon capped a career that began with disguised amateur bouts and Olympic gold with a dominant performance at Croke Park, where 80,000 fans witnessed her final victory. Taylor secured the vacant WBC belt to join her existing WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, finishing with a 26-1 record. The event marked the first top-level boxing match at Croke Park since 1972, with Taylor placing her gloves in the ring to symbolize her retirement.

via BoxingScene|

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sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Taylor and Pili Weigh In for Croke Park Farewell

Katie Taylor and Flora Pili successfully weighed in at Trinity College Dublin ahead of Saturday’s final fight at Croke Park. Taylor, 40, will retire after defending her undisputed super-lightweight titles against the undefeated French challenger. The event drew massive crowds, with Taylor expressing emotional gratitude for the support as she prepares for her career-ending bout.

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sports1 month ago

Katie Taylor's Croke Park Farewell: A National Celebration of Women's Boxing

Katie Taylor is set to retire from professional boxing after a final bout against undefeated French fighter Flora Pili at Croke Park. The event, expected to draw over 80,000 spectators, marks a historic moment for women's sports in Ireland, featuring a performance by Westlife and extensive media coverage. The fight is framed as a culmination of decades of progress for female boxers, from the early struggles of pioneers like Deirdre Gogarty to Taylor's status as a three-time undisputed world champion.

via BBC|

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boxing1 month ago•5 min saved

Taylor Faces Pili in Croke Park Career Finale

Katie Taylor prepares for her final professional bout against undefeated French challenger Flora Pili at Croke Park on September 5, 2026. The 40-year-old Irish star, seeking to reclaim the undisputed light-welterweight title, faces a stern test rather than a ceremonial farewell. While Taylor emphasizes her focus on winning, promoter Eddie Hearn predicts a grueling war. The event draws 80,000 fans, marking a historic moment for women’s boxing in Ireland, though some elite amateur athletes are prioritizing training camps over attendance.

via BBC|

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