Katie Taylor to hold farewell fight at Croke Park in Dublin
Irish boxing icon Katie Taylor is set to retire following a final farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin. The event marks a historic moment for Irish sports, as it is the first boxing match at the venue since 1972.
Why it matters
Taylor is a pioneering figure in women's boxing, and her retirement marks the end of a significant era for the sport in Ireland.
--> Irish boxer Katie Taylor will hold the final fight of her career on Saturday at Croke Park stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The 40-year-old Olympic champion and holder of titles in the light welterweight division will defend her belts before 80,000 spectators.
According to The Guardian , tickets for the show sold out within 17 minutes after sales opened in June. National broadcaster RTÉ will air the evening free of charge, and the programme will also feature musical performances, including by the band Westlife.
The previous boxing event at Croke Park took place in 1972, when Muhammad Ali faced Alvin Lewis. Taylor's brother-in-law and the founder of Liberty Boxing Gym, Trevor McMahon, called the upcoming fight the end of an era. According to him, the evening will be special, although also sad because of the athlete's retirement.
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