Katie Taylor retires undisputed at Croke Park

Katie Taylor ended her legendary boxing career with a unanimous decision victory over Flora Pili on Saturday night, becoming a three-time undisputed champion in front of a roaring home crowd at Croke Park in Dublin. The 40-year-old Irish icon added the vacant WBC title to her WBA, IBF, and WBO super lightweight belts, capping a trailblazing career that transformed women's boxing. Taylor controlled the fight from the opening bell, using her superior speed, footwork, and sharp jab to outclass the younger, unbeaten French challenger. Pili, 29, struggled to find her range and was largely overwhelmed by the occasion and her opponent's skill. While Pili showed durability and had brief moments of success, particularly in the middle rounds, she never seriously threatened Taylor. The judges scored the 10-round bout 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91, all in Taylor's favor. The victory was a fitting finale for a career that began when Taylor, as a 12-year-old, pretended to be a boy to compete in a sport that had no official place for girls in Ireland.