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Katie Taylor confirms Croke Park fight after contemplating retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Katie Taylor confirms Croke Park fight after contemplating retirement
Summary

Katie Taylor announced that she will fight at Croke Park on September 5, marking her return to boxing after previously planning to retire. Taylor stated she was ready to end her career following her victory against Amanda Serrano last July unless her dream of fighting at Ireland's national stadium became reality. After significant discussions with her team and promoter Eddie Hearn, agreements were finalized for the bout, which Taylor confirmed would be her last, aiming to conclude her career as a three-time undisputed champion.

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  • •Taylor fights at Croke Park on September 5.
  • •Planned to retire after last Serrano fight.
  • •Croke Park has been a long-term goal for her career.
  • •Match against Flora Pili will be her final bout.
  • •Taylor aims to retire as a three-time undisputed champion.
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  • 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Katie Taylor admits she wasn't planning to fight again after Amanda Serrano trilogy: 'I basically retired'
What they're saying
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Taylor, widely considered the greatest women’s boxer in history, was ready to hang up her gloves until her unlikely dream of fighting in Ireland's national stadium — Croke Park — finally became a reality.

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