Taylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewell

Taylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewellImage source, InphoImage caption, Katie Taylor last fought against Amanda Serrano in July 2025Published4 June 2026Updated 8 minutes agoKatie Taylor will bring the curtain down on her decorated career in a farewell fight against Flora Pili on 5 September at Croke Park.Taylor will bid to become a three-time undisputed champion against unbeaten French fighter Pili in what will be the first boxing event at the iconic Gaelic Games venue since Muhammad Ali's victory over Al 'Blue' Lewis in July 1972.The 39-year-old Irishwoman has not boxed since completing a clean sweep of the trilogy against Amanda Serrano in New York's Madison Square Garden last July, which saw her retain her undisputed light-welterweight title.More to follow.Related topicsNorthern Ireland SportBoxingBoxing schedule and results 2026Published1 day agoWatch every Born to Brawl episodePublished28 April 2024More boxing from the BBCNotifications, social media and more with BBC SportPublished1 day ago