Katie Taylor's final fight Sept 5 at Croke Park

Katie Taylor, the 40-year-old undisputed world champion, is set to conclude her illustrious boxing career on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in front of an expected crowd of over 80,000 spectators at Croke Park in Dublin. Her final bout will be against the undefeated French contender Flora Pili, with Taylor aiming to secure undisputed world champion status for a third time. Taylor will defend her WBO, WBA, and IBF belts against Pili, who holds the IBO title. The vacant WBC strap is also on the line. Pili enters the fight with an undefeated professional record of 12 wins, including 2 knockouts. Taylor's own professional record stands at 26 contests with one loss, a defeat she avenged later the same year. The Croke Park event marks the culmination of a career that has profoundly impacted women's boxing. Taylor achieved Olympic gold at the London Games in 2012, won five World Championship titles, and six European Championship titles as an amateur before turning professional. In the pro ranks, she has earned millions and is credited with transforming the sport's landscape, bringing it into the spotlight and paving the way for future generations of female athletes.