Katie Taylor's Croke Park farewell set to be confirmed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Katie Taylor's long-awaited farewell fight at Croke Park is reportedly set to be announced during a press conference on Friday. Taylor, who has not fought since July, aims to return for this final bout, dreaming of fighting at Croke Park, the home of the GAA. Her promoter, Matchroom, previously faced challenges regarding venue costs, but Taylor has expressed a strong desire to complete her career there. An opponent, potentially unbeaten French fighter Flora Pili, has yet to be confirmed, with the vacant WBC super-lightweight title at stake. The date for this anticipated event may be set for September 5.
- •A press conference is scheduled for Friday to confirm the farewell fight.
- •Taylor has not fought since her July victory over Amanda Serrano.
- •Croke Park has not hosted a boxing event since 1972.
- •Taylor aims to fight for the vacant WBC super-lightweight title.
- •The proposed date for the fight is September 5.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Taylor set to have Croke Park farewell confirmed
"Katie Taylor's long-awaited Croke Park farewell is set to be confirmed at a press conference on Friday.
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