Katie Taylor Set to Conclude Career Against Flora Pili in Historic Farewell Fight
Katie Taylor, the undisputed super lightweight champion, prepares to end her illustrious career against unbeaten French fighter Flora Pili. The announcement for this farewell fight is set for Friday, with Croke Park in Dublin anticipated as the venue. The WBC has confirmed that Pili, who boasts a record of 12-0, will be Taylor's opponent. As the mandatory challenger for Taylor's IBF super lightweight title, Pili also stands as the top-ranked contender for the now vacant WBC belt. Katie Taylor's Titles: IBF, WBA, WBO at 140lbs Flora Pili's Record: 12 wins, 0 losses Current Context: Sandy Ryan, the champion, is pregnant and designated as 'Champion in Recess' by the WBC, prompting the order for Taylor to face Pili. This fight presents Taylor with a chance to unify all her belts, potentially marking her as an undisputed champion for the third time in her career. While the date and location remain unconfirmed, Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn emphasizes the strong momentum towards making the Croke Park event a reality. Hearn remarked on the significance of this moment, stating, "Watching her walk through the tunnel of Croke Park, in front of 80,000 people, would be the biggest female event of all time. This is one of the greatest sporting events the world will ever see." He expressed a personal desire to witness Taylor's monumental farewell, highlighting her dedication to her country and sport, and the emotional weight of her final appearance in the ring.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-06-03