Undisputed super-lightweight champion Katie Taylor will fight French unbeaten boxer Flora Pili in what is set to be the final bout of her career at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday, 5 September. Multiple outlets report that Taylor, who had previously indicated in February she planned to end her “amazing journey,” will retire following this next contest. The fight is widely described as a farewell “swansong” at the iconic Irish sporting venue, which Taylor has long aspired to headline. Reporting also notes that the event is scheduled for the same date across outlets, with ticketing coverage indicating a large crowd is expected. Pili is presented as unbeaten and holds status as a leading contender, setting up a high-profile matchup for Taylor’s last professional appearance. Some coverage frames the bout as an opportunity for Taylor to add further titles, including becoming a three-time undisputed champion. Overall, the sources agree on the opponent, venue, and date, and describe the bout as Taylor’s final step before retirement.
Katie Taylor to face Flora Pili in Croke Park farewell bout on September 5
Undisputed super-lightweight champion Katie Taylor will fight French unbeaten boxer Flora Pili in what is set to be the final bout of her career at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday, 5 September. Multi...
- Katie Taylor will fight Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin.
- The bout is scheduled for Saturday, 5 September.
- Taylor has indicated this will be the final fight of her professional career.
- Pili is described as unbeaten and is the opponent confirmed for Taylor’s retirement bout.
- Several outlets report the event is expected to draw a very large crowd.
Katie Taylor will have her final farewell fight at Croke Park on September 5 against Flora Pili
2 months agoOnce Taylor ended her trilogy against Amanda Serrano with a third victory last summer, there were only two options- retirement, or one last dance in Croke Park.
2 months agoTaylor has dreamed of fighting at the iconic Irish venue, and she will have a chance to become a three-time undisputed champion.
2 months agoThe Irish boxer will take on Frenchwoman Flora Pili on September 5 at Croke Park.
2 months agoKatie Taylor will fight Flora Pili at Croke Park on 5 September in the final bout of her career.
2 months agoOlympic champion and professional world champion Taylor will bow out of the sport after she takes on Pili in front of 80,000 fans on September 5
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