The Fairy-tale of Croke Park - Katie Taylor ends incredible career as Undisputed Champion

Katie Taylor ends incredible career with Undisputed victory

By Tim Rickson8 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Katie Taylor decisioning Flora Pili — The Fairy-tale of Croke Park - Katie Taylor ends incredible career as Undisputed ChampionMatchroom

Katie Taylor crowned Undisputed Champion in front of 83,000 Irish fans

Irish superstar Katie Taylor (26-1, 6 KOs) brought the curtain down on one of the most remarkable careers in boxing history by defeating the IBO titlist Flora Pili via unanimous decision at Croke Park, where more than 83,000 fans gathered to witness the farewell of the Irish legend.

Broadcast live on DAZN, Taylor controlled the bout with her speed, precision, and experience, earning scorecards of 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91 to become the undisputed super lightweight champion for the third time in her professional career.

France’s Flora Pili entered the contest undefeated and looked to apply pressure throughout several stages of the fight, but the Irish star managed the distance effectively and landed the most meaningful combinations of the night to secure the victory.

After hearing the judges’ decision, the 40-year-old Bray boxer officially announced her retirement. Visibly emotional, she thanked her family, trainers, and supporters for standing by her throughout a career that helped transform women’s boxing on a global scale. As a symbolic farewell, she left her gloves in the center of the ring. A handsome symbolic gesture.

The victory leaves Taylor with a professional record of 26 wins and just one defeat avenged, cementing a legacy that includes world championships in two divisions, an Olympic gold medal, and a pivotal role in the growth of women’s boxing. Her amateur career was littered with multiple gold medals after winning 176 from 189 contests, with 37 knockouts.