Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor's final fight at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night saw 80,000 tickets sell out in just 30 minutes. This rapid sale underscores her status as one of boxing's most popular fighters.
Taylor, 40, will conclude her career against unbeaten Frenchwoman Flora Pili. The bout is for three versions of the super-lightweight title, marking Taylor's 21st consecutive world-title fight, a run that began in 2017.
Taylor's journey includes an Olympic gold medal in London in 2012 and a career that has seen her become an undisputed champion at two weights. Her final fight is described as a farewell to boxing, with the opponent's credentials considered secondary to the event's emotional significance.