Westlife confirmed for Katie Taylor's Croke Park farewell
Irish band Westlife has been confirmed as the headline act for Katie Taylor's final professional boxing match at Croke Park this Saturday. The event will feature Taylor facing French fighter Flora Pili in front of 80,000 fans.
Why it matters
The event marks a major cultural and sporting milestone in Ireland, celebrating the career of one of the country's most successful athletes.
Westlife have been confirmed as the headline performers for Katie Taylor's farewell fight at Croke Park this Saturday.
The Irish group will perform as part of the entertainment surrounding Taylor’s final professional bout, including what promises to be an emotional last ring walk for the Bray boxer.
Taylor will take on undefeated French fighter Flora Pili in front of more than 80,000 fans as she bids to end her career as a three-time undisputed world champion.
Westlife said they were "so honoured" to have been asked by Taylor to be part of the night.
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