Katie Taylor retires as undisputed champion at Croke Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Katie Taylor concluded her boxing career on Saturday at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin. In her final professional bout, the 40-year-old defeated Flora Pili by unanimous decision. Judges scored the fight 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91, awarding Taylor the WBC, IBF, WBA, WBO, and IBO super-lightweight titles. The event drew an audience of more than 80,000, marking the first time a fighter has headlined at the stadium since Muhammad Ali in 1972. Following the decision, Taylor placed her gloves in the center of the ring to signify her retirement from the sport. She exits the professional ranks with a career record of 26-1.
- •Katie Taylor defeated Flora Pili by unanimous decision in her final professional fight.
- •The bout took place at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin before 80,000 spectators.
- •Judges scored the contest 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91 in favor of Taylor.
- •Taylor claimed the vacant WBC super-lightweight title alongside her other championship belts.
- •Following the fight, Taylor retired by leaving her gloves in the center of the ring.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Katie Taylor eases to victory in final fight – stamping her mark as boxing’s greatest female fighter
- 10:18 PMThe Guardian Sport — Katie Taylor bows out from boxing as undisputed champion after dominating Flora Pili
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Katie Taylor dominates Flora Pili in emotional farewell fight
"Irish fans dazzled by showcase of skills in huge points win Scorecards read 110-90, 110-90 and 98-91 in her favour Katie Taylor signed off her storied career in style by outclassing Flora Pili on points as an 80,000 crowd at Croke Park celebrated her fairytale farewell. With the gaze of Ireland upon her, the country’s great became a three-time undisputed world champion by overwhelming the previously unbeaten Frenchwoman 100-90, 100-90, 98-91 on the scorecards. Continue reading...
"While realising her dream of fighting at Croke Park, the Irish icon won a landslide decision against Flora Pili to become a three-time undisputed champion
"Katie Taylor caps off historic career with championship performance
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:27 PMKatie Taylor eases to victory in final fight – stamping her mark as boxing’s greatest female fighter
While realising her dream of fighting at Croke Park, the Irish icon won a landslide decision against Flora Pili to become a three-time undisputed champion
- The Guardian SportSep 5, 2026, 10:18 PMKatie Taylor bows out from boxing as undisputed champion after dominating Flora Pili
Irish fans dazzled by showcase of skills in huge points win Scorecards read 110-90, 110-90 and 98-91 in her favour Katie Taylor signed off her storied career in style by outclassing Flora Pili on points as an 80,000 crowd at Croke Park celebrated her fairytale farewell. With the gaze of Ireland upon her, the country’s great became a three-time undisputed world champion by overwhelming the previously unbeaten Frenchwoman 100-90, 100-90, 98-91 on the scorecards. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:17 PMKatie Taylor dominates Flora Pili in emotional farewell fight
Katie Taylor caps off historic career with championship performance
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