Katie Taylor to Fight Flora Pili in Farewell Bout at Croke Park
UKPulse Sport Desk
Boxing icon Katie Taylor is set to retire after her fight against unbeaten Flora Pili this weekend, with all major super-lightweight titles on the line.
- Katie Taylor will face Flora Pili on Saturday 5 September at Croke Park, Dublin.
- Taylor's IBF, WBA, and WBO super-lightweight titles, plus the vacant WBC belt, are at stake.
- The event is expected to draw 80,000 fans for Taylor's final fight.
Katie Taylor is preparing for her final boxing match this weekend, fulfilling a long-held ambition to fight at Croke Park. The former Olympic gold medallist and two-weight undisputed champion will compete on home soil in Ireland against the undefeated Flora Pili.
All four major super-lightweight belts are on the line. Taylor, 40, brings her IBF, WBA, and WBO titles to the iconic Dublin venue, while the vacant WBC strap is also up for grabs. France's Pili holds a professional record of 12-0 with 2 KOs, while Taylor's record stands at 25-1 with 6 KOs.
The event is scheduled for Saturday 5 September at Croke Park. Main card action is due to commence at 7pm BST, with the main event ring walks anticipated around 10pm BST. An audience of 80,000 fans is expected to attend Taylor's farewell fight.
Why this matters: This fight marks the final professional bout for Katie Taylor, a significant figure in boxing, as she aims to unify all major super-lightweight titles in front of a large home crowd.
What this means for you: You can watch the Taylor vs Pili fight and its undercard live on DAZN, with subscriptions starting at £15.99 per month. In Ireland, national station RTE will also broadcast the event.