Katie Taylor announces retirement fight at Croke Park in September

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Katie Taylor announces retirement fight at Croke Park in September
Summary

Katie Taylor will have her final boxing match at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5. Taylor, a three-time undisputed champion and Olympic champion, will face Flora Pili for the vacant WBC title. This event marks the first boxing match at Croke Park since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972. Taylor's promoters, Matchroom Boxing, will officially announce the event during a press conference. The matchup has been long-awaited due to previous negotiations with the Gaelic Athletic Association regarding venue bookings.

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  • Katie Taylor seeks to regain the WBC title in her final match.
  • The fight will be held at Croke Park, Ireland's national stadium.
  • Croke Park last hosted a boxing match in 1972 with Muhammad Ali.
  • Flora Pili is Taylor's opponent, having a 12-0 record.
  • Matchroom Boxing to announce details of the event soon.
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  • 5:37 PMYahoo SportsIrish boxing legend Katie Taylor set to have historic Croke Park swan song in September
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It'll be the first boxing match at Ireland’s national stadium since Muhammad Ali in 1972. Taylor, an Olympic champion, is widely considered the greatest boxer in Irish history.

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