Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili fight preview, betting odds, prediction

Everything you need to know about Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili

The final dance for the fighting pride of Ireland takes place in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park on Saturday, September 5 – live worldwide on DAZN.

The event, delivered by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing in association with Aiken Promotions will see Boxing return to Ireland’s historic home of the Gaelic Athletic Association for the first time since the great Muhammad Ali famously fought there in 1972.

Ireland's boxing royalty Katie Taylor will be bidding to become a three-time undisputed queen with the WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight world titles on the line when she headlines against France’s undefeated Flora Pili.

All the details provided below.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 5th September 2026

Venue: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland

Times: 7pm BST / 2pm ET

Main Event Ringwalks: 11pm BST / 6pm ET (approx)

How to Watch

TV Channel: DAZN

Republic of Ireland: RTÉ

Fight Preview

The legendary London 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist and two-weight queen of boxing (25-1, 6 KOs) returns to home shores for what promises to be a special night in front of over 80,000 supporters at the Ireland’s premier concert and events venue – where she will bid to become a three-time Undisputed champion of the world.

It will be the first time a professional boxing event has been staged at the historic Dublin home of the Gaelic Athletic Association since the late, great Muhammad Ali famously fought Detroit heavyweight Alvin ‘Blue' Lewis back in 1972.

A thrilled Taylor – who will this Saturday embark on a four-day promotional tour of Ireland, starting in her hometown of Bray, County Wicklow, before reaching Dublin and other major cities including Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Belfast in Northern Ireland – has thanked all those who have made this iconic September 5 showcase possible, promising to deliver a Fight Night for the ages to her loyal faithful.

Quotes

Katie Taylor: "This seems like the perfect way to end it - by becoming Undisputed Champion again in our national stadium which has such a special place in Irish hearts. I'm so grateful that it's happening and I can't thank the people of this country enough for the support I have received over the years.

“People have travelled all around the world to follow my career and I'm hoping I can repay some of that with a big performance on September 5. I'm under no illusions that Flora will present a very tough challenge, she's undefeated as a professional and has a good amateur pedigree so I have the utmost respect for her.

“I've been blessed to achieve more than I could ever have dreamed in this sport but fighting at Croke Park really is the icing on the cake. I hope it's the kind of event that will inspire a whole new generation to take up sport and follow their passions - that for me would be the greatest legacy I could leave."

Flora Pili: “Katie Taylor is one of the greatest champions in the history of women’s boxing, and I have tremendous respect for everything she has achieved. Facing a legend like her represents the biggest opportunity of my career. On September 5, I will step into the ring fully prepared and ready to embrace this challenge in my quest to become the undisputed world champion.”

Undercard Highlights

Dave Allen (26-9-2, 20 KOs), who upset Johnny Fisher last summer in London, recently came up short in two recent huge battles with Arslanbek Makhmudov and Filip Hrgovic. But the Doncaster favourite returned to winning ways earlier this month with a points win over Ross McGuigan.

Thomas Carty (11-1, 9 KOs), meanwhile, was successful in his last outing back in March when he defeated German Skobenko on points almost a year after his only career defeat to date when he suffered a severe knee injury during his American debut against Dajuan Calloway.

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Weights & Running Order

Check back here on September 4th for weigh-in results.

Betting Odds

4/9 Taylor

5/2 Pili

20/1 Draw

Prediction

Tim Rickson, GBN Editor: "Katie Taylor will be as sharp and industrious as ever, looking to work hard, land fast, and excite her home crowd, who will be vociferous on fight night.

If this is her last ever chance in the spotlight, she will leave no stone unturned in training and will leave nothing to chance on the night. She will be just as good as ever, in my opinion.

"Katie Taylor to win on points."

Tickets

Tickets will officially be released on sale via Ticketmaster, priced from €38.70.

Cusack/Davin and Hogan stand prices start at €38.70, with Family ticket packages (seated in a non-alcohol area in the stadium) priced at €125.50.

Pitchside prices range from €106.25 to €1,505.50. All tickets via Ticketmaster are subject to a max service charge of €10.50.