Katie Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor concluded her professional career with a unanimous decision victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park. The event drew 80,000 fans and served as a celebratory farewell for one of the most influential figures in women's sports.
Why it matters
Katie Taylor's career is widely credited with elevating the profile and legitimacy of women's professional boxing globally.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Katie Taylor won Olympic gold in 2012
Katie Taylor ended her illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells on a night of celebration, spectacle and music.
The 40-year-old outclassed unbeaten Flora Pili on points in front of 80,000 jubilant fans to add the vacant WBC belt to her WBA, WBO and IBF light-welterweight titles.
With the footwork, speed and sharp pressure fighting that defined her career, Taylor produced one final stylish performance against the overmatched Frenchwoman to win by scores of 110-90, 110-90 and 98-91.
Promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute to Taylor, calling her "Ireland's greatest sportsperson", before she took one final lap of the ring, waving to the crowd before ceremonially placing her gloves and belts in the centre of the canvas.
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