Katie Taylor set for final fight at Croke Park on September 5
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Katie Taylor will fight Flora Pili for the undisputed light-welterweight title at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5, concluding her professional boxing career. Promoter Eddie Hearn anticipates a crowd of 80,000 for the event, which marks Taylor's return to a venue where boxing has not taken place since 1972. The match comes after Taylor's significant career milestones, including multiple world titles and a historic main event at Madison Square Garden. Taylor expressed that this fight will be the most iconic moment of her career, and she aspires to retire as an undisputed champion. A promotional tour across Ireland precedes the event, underlining her popularity and the significance of this farewell fight.
- •Taylor's last professional fight is on September 5 at Croke Park.
- •She faces Flora Pili for the undisputed light-welterweight title.
- •An expected crowd of 80,000 underscores her influence in the sport.
- •Taylor aims to retire undisputed after a storied career.
- •The promotional tour begins in Taylor's hometown.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — How Taylor finally landed dream Croke Park swansong
- 11:17 AMBBC Sport — How Taylor finally landed dream Croke Park swansong
"Katie Taylor says "I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears" when she walks out for her final professional fight at Croke Park in Dublin on 5 September.
"Katie Taylor says "I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears" when she walks out for her final professional fight at Croke Park in Dublin on 5 September.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:17 AMHow Taylor finally landed dream Croke Park swansong
Katie Taylor says "I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears" when she walks out for her final professional fight at Croke Park in Dublin on 5 September.
- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 11:17 AMHow Taylor finally landed dream Croke Park swansong
Katie Taylor says "I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears" when she walks out for her final professional fight at Croke Park in Dublin on 5 September.
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