Katie Taylor prepares for final professional boxing match at Croke Park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Katie Taylor is scheduled to make her final professional ring walk this Saturday at Croke Park. She faces Flora Pili in a contest for the undisputed light-welterweight championship. Promoter Eddie Hearn highlighted Taylor's career trajectory, noting her transition from a decorated amateur to a fighter who now earns more than the vast majority of male counterparts. The partnership between the two has continued for years without a formal contract. Taylor’s career has included significant bouts against Amanda Serrano, including matches at Madison Square Garden and in Texas. Following this appearance, Taylor intends to conclude her professional career, having influenced the professional standing and earnings of female boxers throughout her time in the sport.
- •Katie Taylor fights Flora Pili at Croke Park on Saturday.
- •The pair will compete for the undisputed light-welterweight championship.
- •Taylor entered professional boxing in 2016 following a decorated amateur career.
- •The fighter and Eddie Hearn have operated without a formal contract for years.
- •Taylor previously engaged in a trilogy of fights against Amanda Serrano.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — 'You couldn't make Taylor's story up' - Hearn
- 7:05 AMBBC Sport — 'You couldn't make Taylor's story up' - Hearn
"Promoter Eddie Hearn says "the whole story, you couldn't make it up", when speaking of Katie Taylor's journey.
"Promoter Eddie Hearn says "the whole story, you couldn't make it up", when speaking of Katie Taylor's journey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:05 AM'You couldn't make Taylor's story up' - Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn says "the whole story, you couldn't make it up", when speaking of Katie Taylor's journey.
- BBC SportSep 3, 2026, 7:05 AM'You couldn't make Taylor's story up' - Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn says "the whole story, you couldn't make it up", when speaking of Katie Taylor's journey.
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