Katie Taylor schedules farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park
Katie Taylor will end her historic boxing career against unbeaten French fighter Flora Pili at Dublin’s Croke Park on 5 September.
The 39-year-old Irishwoman will attempt to become a three-time undisputed champion in her final appearance in the ring.
This highly anticipated bout marks the first boxing event held at the iconic Gaelic Games stadium in over five decades.
The venue last hosted a professional boxing match in July 1972 when legendary heavyweight Muhammad Ali secured a victory over Al ‘Blue’ Lewis.
Seeking historic final victory
The Olympic gold medallist has not fought since securing a clean sweep in her historic trilogy against Amanda Serrano last July.
That memorable clash at New York’s Madison Square Garden saw the Bray native successfully retain her undisputed light-welterweight world title.
Stepping into the ring with an unblemished professional record, Pili represents a formidable challenge for the retiring champion.
An iconic Dublin homecoming
A stadium bout in her home country has long been a major career ambition for Ireland’s most celebrated modern athlete.
Supporters will now have one last opportunity to witness the undisputed light-welterweight queen compete on home soil before she officially hangs up her gloves.