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5 September 2026

Katie Taylor ends career with win as fellow boxers pay tribute

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Katie Taylor ends career with win as fellow boxers pay tribute

Katie Taylor ended her boxing career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park, and some of the biggest names in women's boxing paid tribute to her afterwards. The Irish fighter’s farewell win prompted messages of respect from across the sport, marking the close of a high-profile career. BBC Sport reported the reactions from Taylor’s peers, who acknowledged her impact on women’s boxing following the Croke Park bout. The responses underline the esteem in which she is held by fellow professionals and observers in the sport. Taylor’s final fight and the ensuing tributes leave a clear impression of her standing within boxing circles.

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Her high-profile farewell and the tributes reinforce her status as a role model for aspiring women boxers.

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