Boxing champion Katie Taylor announces retirement

On September 5, 2026, Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor officially retired from professional boxing, ending a remarkable ten-year career on her own terms.

The farewell took place at Dublin's iconic Croke Park, where over 80,000 fans gathered to witness her final bout.

Taylor secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over French challenger Flora Pili, earning the WBC super-lightweight title and cementing her legacy as a three-time undisputed world champion.

This historic event marked the first professional boxing match at Croke Park since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972.

Taylor finished her professional journey with a stunning record of 26 wins and just one defeat.

Often referred to as the 'GWOAT' (Greatest Woman of All Time), Taylor played a pivotal role in popularizing women's boxing, having transitioned from a time when girls were barred from competition to becoming an Olympic gold medalist and a global superstar.

As she placed her gloves in the center of the ring to signal her retirement, she left behind a transformed sport.

Now 40, Taylor plans to embrace a well-deserved rest while hoping to remain involved in the sport that defined her life.