Katie Taylor caps career with dominant win at Croke Park
Katie Taylor retired after a convincing victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park, securing undisputed super-lightweight titles.
Katie Taylor concluded her boxing career with a dominant performance against Flora Pili at Croke Park, Dublin, before a sold-out crowd of over 80,000. The Irish legend won each round, receiving scores of 100-90, 100-90 and 98-91, which gave Pili her first professional defeat. By capturing the vacant WBC super-lightweight championship, Taylor joined her IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO belts, becoming a three-time undisputed champion in two divisions.
At 40 years old, she confirmed this was her final bout, noting she felt light on her feet and comfortable throughout. After the fight, Taylor addressed the audience, celebrating the historic sell-out and thanking her family and team as she left her gloves in the ring.
Why it matters
Taylor’s farewell solidifies her legacy as the sport’s most celebrated female boxer and marks a historic moment for Irish sport.
How this story developed
- Sep 3 Gogarty praises Taylor as Irish boxing legend bows out at Croke Park
- Sep 5 Taylor’s farewell bout was scheduled for this weekend at Croke Park.
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