Team Ireland Euro Squad Taking Inspiration From Taylor
Taylor will chase a third undisputed crown in her farewell bout, with more than 80,000 expected at Croke Park.
- Katie Taylor faces Flora Pili in her final professional bout at Croke Park on Saturday, September 5, 2026, before a sold-out crowd of more than 80,000 spectators.
- Marking the first boxing match at the home of the GAA since Muhammad Ali defeated Alvin 'Blue' Lewis in 1972, the event fulfills Taylor's long-held ambition to fight at Ireland's largest stadium.
- With ticket revenue reaching close to £7m, Taylor is estimated to earn at least £2m, while the undercard features bouts including Paddy Donovan against Tyrone McKenna and Molly McCann versus Sylwia Doligala.
- Team Ireland squad members Jack Marley and Jenny Lehane will miss the fight, prioritizing training for the upcoming European Elite Championships in Bulgaria to maintain competitive readiness.
- Globally, the bout airs on DAZN, and Taylor's career, including her estimated £17.2m fortune, has transformed women's boxing, with coach Jenny Lehane saying she is "a role model for not just boxing but for all sports.
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Katie Taylor is gearing up for the final fight of her career at Croke Park this weekend. The Bray boxer will square off against France’s Flora Pili before a sold-out crowd of more than 80,000 at the home of GAA on Saturday (5 September). The 40-year-old has long held ambitions of fighting before an adoring […]
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