Katie Taylor prepares for undisputed title defense against Flora Pili at Croke Park
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 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.
- 2:39 PMESPN — Katie Taylor's last fight and 80,000 thank-yous at Croke Park
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Tears and tricolours - inside Irish icon Taylor's final fight week
- 7:02 AMBBC Sport — Tears and tricolours - inside Irish icon Taylor's final fight week
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Katie Taylor aims to repay fans for 'support over the years' in Croke Park finale
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Taylor prepared for test rather than testimonial
- 5:06 PMBBC News — Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili: Bray native determined to sign off on her career in style - BBC
- 5:06 PMBBC Sport — Taylor prepared for test rather than testimonial
"On Saturday night in Dublin, Ireland's most beloved fighter gets the ending few athletes ever receive: one last walk, one packed Croke Park and 80,000 fans cheering.
"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- ESPNSep 4, 2026, 2:39 PMKatie Taylor's last fight and 80,000 thank-yous at Croke Park
On Saturday night in Dublin, Ireland's most beloved fighter gets the ending few athletes ever receive: one last walk, one packed Croke Park and 80,000 fans cheering.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 7:02 AMTears and tricolours - inside Irish icon Taylor's final fight week
An inside look at Katie Taylor's emotional final fight week as 80,000 fans prepare to salute Ireland's boxing icon at Croke Park on Saturday.
- BBC SportSep 4, 2026, 7:02 AMTears and tricolours - inside Irish icon Taylor's final fight week
An inside look at Katie Taylor's emotional final fight week as 80,000 fans prepare to salute Ireland's boxing icon at Croke Park on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:40 PMKatie Taylor aims to repay fans for 'support over the years' in Croke Park finale
Ireland's Katie Taylor aims for a fairytale finish to an extraordinary boxing story as she drops the curtain on her career at Dublin's Croke Park.
- 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 NewsSep 1, 2026, 5:06 PMKatie Taylor vs Flora Pili: Bray native determined to sign off on her career in style - BBC
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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