'An Irish woman like never before' - celebs share messages of support before Katie Taylor's big fight
Celebrities including Bono, Rory McIlroy, and Ed Sheeran have shared messages of support for Irish boxer Katie Taylor ahead of her final professional fight at Croke Park. The event is highly anticipated, with an 80,000-strong crowd expected to watch her last bout against Flora Pili.
Why it matters
Katie Taylor is a national icon in Ireland, and her final fight represents a significant cultural moment for Irish sports.
BONO, RORY MCILROY and Ed Sheeran are among many celebrities who have taken to Instagram to wish Katie Taylor good luck ahead of her final fight tonight.
Taylor’s 27th and final bout will take place tonight against France’s 29-year-old Flora Pili in front of an 80,000-strong home crowd at Dublin’s Croke Park.
In a post on Instagram collated by Taylor’s promoters, numerous stars have recorded messages of support for the well-loved boxer from Bray, ahead of her big fight.
U2 frontman Bono wished Taylor good luck from the whole band, saying: “An Irish woman like never before has for 28 years fought her way into the fight of her life.
“We pray she finishes safe and sound. Sound as the bell that kicks off her last professional bout in Croker tonight.
“So proud of you, so proud to know you Katie.”
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