Katie Taylor prepares for undisputed title defense against Flora Pili at Croke Park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Katie Taylor faces Flora Pili in an undisputed light-welterweight title bout this Saturday at Croke Park in Dublin. Taylor, who holds a 25-1 record, enters the contest aiming to maintain her championship status in what is billed as a high-stakes professional encounter. Her opponent, Pili, arrives undefeated in 12 professional fights and holds both European and IBO titles. While promoter Eddie Hearn anticipates a challenging 10-round contest, Taylor has emphasized her focus remains on the immediate tactical requirements of the fight rather than the surrounding atmosphere. The event marks the first boxing card at the venue since Muhammad Ali fought there over 54 years ago.
- •Katie Taylor defends her undisputed light-welterweight status at Croke Park this Saturday.
- •Flora Pili enters the ring with an undefeated 12-0 professional record.
- •The matchup is the first boxing event at Croke Park in over 54 years.
- •Taylor and Pili are scheduled for a 10-round bout.
- •Taylor enters the fight with 25 wins and one loss in her career.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Taylor prepared for test rather than testimonial
- 5:06 PMBBC Sport — Taylor prepared for test rather than testimonial
"Katie Taylor is preparing for a stern test from Flora Pili rather than a Croke Park testimonial on Saturday night as she seeks to sign off on her career in style.
"Katie Taylor is preparing for a stern test from Flora Pili rather than a Croke Park testimonial on Saturday night as she seeks to sign off on her career in style.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:19 PMTaylor prepared for test rather than testimonial
Katie Taylor is preparing for a stern test from Flora Pili rather than a Croke Park testimonial on Saturday night as she seeks to sign off on her career in style.
- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 5:06 PMTaylor prepared for test rather than testimonial
Katie Taylor is preparing for a stern test from Flora Pili rather than a Croke Park testimonial on Saturday night as she seeks to sign off on her career in style.
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