Katie Taylor defeated Flora Pili by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 98-91) in the main event at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, marking the final fight of Taylor's legendary career. Taylor, who entered at 25-1, dominated the undefeated Pili throughout the bout to close out her boxing career with a commanding victory. The fight was broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view.
Katie Taylor brought the curtain down on one of boxing's most celebrated careers Saturday night at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, defeating Flora Pili by unanimous decision in what has been billed as her retirement bout. The judges scored the contest 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91, reflecting Taylor's total control across all ten rounds.
Taylor entered the ring for the final time carrying a 25-1 professional record, a ledger that tells only part of the story of her dominance over the past decade. The Bray native built her legacy across two weight classes, unified undisputed titles, and headlined some of the biggest cards in women's boxing history. A retirement fight at Croke Park, Ireland's most iconic sporting venue, with over 80,000 seats, was a fitting stage for a send-off of that magnitude.
Pili came in undefeated but found no answers for Taylor's pressure, timing, and ring generalship. The lopsided scorecards confirmed what was apparent from early in the fight: Taylor was never in serious danger and dictated the pace and distance throughout.
Why it matters
- Taylor retires with a 26-1 record, closing out her professional career without a defeat on her final night
- The unanimous decision and wide scorecards underline that she exited the sport at the peak of her competitive level
- A sold-out Croke Park gave Taylor one of the largest crowds ever to attend a women's boxing event, cementing the cultural weight of the occasion
- The fight aired on DAZN pay-per-view, reflecting the global commercial platform Taylor helped build for women's boxing
The result marks the end of a professional run that reshaped what women's boxing could be in terms of visibility, pay, and prestige. Taylor leaves the sport as its defining figure of her era.
