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Katie Taylor to conclude boxing career at Croke Park on September 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Katie Taylor to conclude boxing career at Croke Park on September 5

Summary

Katie Taylor will end her boxing career at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5. The undefeated Flora Pili will be her opponent for the vacant WBC World Super Lightweight title. This event marks a significant moment as it is the first boxing match at Croke Park since 1972. Taylor aims to retire after defending her titles at this historic venue, fulfilling a long-held dream. A promotional tour for the event has already begun, with Taylor expressing gratitude for the support she has received throughout her career.

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By the Numbers

•Taylor's final fight is scheduled for September 5 at Croke Park
•Flora Pili, undefeated at 12-0, will be her opponent
•The bout is for the vacant WBC World Super Lightweight title
•This marks the first boxing event at Croke Park since Muhammad Ali in 1972
•Taylor began a promotional tour following the announcement

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dream Becomes Real: Katie Taylor Ends Career at Croke Park on September 5

What they're saying

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Friday’s announcement came as no surprise to anyone, but it was still a thrill to learn that the long-held dream of Ireland’s Katie Taylor would be fulfilled to close out her boxing career at home in Dublin on September 5. Taylor had long expressed her goal of concluding her career as Ireland’s greatest athlete by […]
— Yahoo Sports

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