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Katie Taylor's Farewell Bout Set for Croke Park Showdown with Flora Pili

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Undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor will face unbeaten French contender Flora Pili in what appears to be her final professional fight. The 39-year-old Irish star holds the IBF, WBA and WBO titles at 140lbs, while Pili enters unbeaten at 12-0 as the mandatory challenger for Taylor's IBF belt.

The WBC has confirmed Pili as Taylor's opponent after champion Sandy Ryan was made 'Champion in Recess' due to pregnancy. Taylor previously held the WBC title before vacating it in 2025 during her boxing hiatus. This matchup gives Taylor the opportunity to unify all major belts and become undisputed champion for a third time in her legendary career.

Dublin's Croke Park is expected to host the historic farewell, fulfilling Taylor's long-standing wish to fight at the iconic venue. Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn emphasized the overwhelming support from the Irish government, Croke Park officials, and the public, calling it potentially the greatest female sporting event ever witnessed.

The fight represents the culmination of Taylor's barrier-breaking career, offering a chance to close out her legacy with a unified title defense on home soil in front of an anticipated 80,000 spectators.