Katie Taylor to Face Flora Pili in Final Fight at Croke Park

Katie Taylor will conclude her legendary boxing career on Saturday, September 5, 2026, when she faces French challenger Flora Pili at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin. The event, which has been billed as Taylor's final professional bout, will see the Irish icon attempt to become a three-time undisputed world champion in the superlightweight division.

The 40-year-old former Olympic gold medalist holds the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, while the vacant WBC belt is also on the line. She will be challenged by the undefeated Pili, 29, who holds a 12-0 professional record. The fight represents the culmination of a long-held dream for Taylor to headline at the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association, a goal she and her promoter Eddie Hearn had pursued for years.

Approximately 80,000 spectators are expected to attend, with tickets selling out in under half an hour. Hearn described the event as potentially "one of the great, great nights" in boxing history, noting that over 90 percent of attendees may be watching live boxing for the first time. The scale of the occasion has prompted additional transport services, including special trains and buses from across Ireland, to accommodate the...