Katie Taylor ends boxing career with win at Croke Park
The Irish boxer closed her career with a victory over Flora Pili in front of a packed crowd at Dublin's Croke Park.
Katie Taylor ended her boxing career with a win over Flora Pili at Dublin's Croke Park on Saturday, bringing down the curtain on one of Ireland's most decorated sporting careers. The fight took place before a large home crowd at the stadium.
According to BBC Sport and Sky Sports, Taylor controlled the bout from the start and left the ring as a three-time undisputed world champion. The result marked her final appearance in the sport.
The event was presented as a farewell for the 39-year-old, who has been one of the leading figures in women's boxing for more than a decade. Her career included world titles across multiple weight classes and a long run at the top of the sport.
Croke Park has hosted major Gaelic games and concerts, but the boxing card added another notable night to the venue's history. Taylor's final fight came in Dublin, where much of her career and public support have been rooted.
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