From transport to timings: Everything you need to know about Katie Taylor’s Croke Park fight
Katie Taylor is set to compete in her final professional boxing match against Flora Pili at Croke Park tonight. The event features a full undercard and musical performances, with extensive transport and broadcast arrangements in place.
Why it matters
This event marks the retirement of a high-profile athlete and is a significant cultural moment for Irish sports.
TONIGHT, KATIE TAYLOR will call time on an illustrious boxing career with a homecoming bout against Flora Pili in a sold-out Croke Park.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fight, like how to get there (if you’re lucky enough to have a ticket), how to watch from home, and who’s going to be on the undercard.
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 crowd.
The fight, organised by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and Aiken Promotions, is for the undisputed super-lightweight world title.
The pair are expected in the ring around 10.10pm, although this is subject to change depending on how the undercard fights play out.
Former MMA fighter (and Taylor’s cousin) Molly McCann continues her boxing journey in the undercard, while Limerick’s Paddy Donovan will go toe-to-toe with Belfast’s Tyrone McKenna.
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