Irish boxing icon Katie Taylor ended her career with a points victory over previously unbeaten Frenchwoman Flora Pili at a packed Croke Park, becoming a three-time undisputed world champion, the Guardian reported.
Key facts
- Katie Taylor won on points against Flora Pili at Croke Park, the Guardian reported.
- A crowd of 80,000 attended the farewell fight.
- Taylor became a three-time undisputed world champion with the win.
- Pili was previously unbeaten before the bout.
- The Guardian's report gave differing scorecard figures in two places (110-90, 110-90, 98-91 and 100-90, 100-90, 98-91), all in Taylor's favour.
Katie Taylor brought her boxing career to a close with a points victory over Flora Pili in front of an 80,000-strong crowd at Croke Park, according to the Guardian.
The Irish fighter beat the previously unbeaten Frenchwoman, with the Guardian describing the event as a showcase of skills that delighted Irish fans.
With the win, Taylor became a three-time undisputed world champion, cementing her status as one of Ireland’s greatest sporting figures.
The Guardian reported the result was decisive. Its report cited two differing sets of scorecards — 110-90, 110-90 and 98-91 in one place, and 100-90, 100-90 and 98-91 in another — all in Taylor’s favour.
The Guardian said the bout took place with the ‘gaze of Ireland upon her’, as the country celebrated the retirement of one of its most storied athletes.
Pili, who entered the fight unbeaten, was outpointed as Taylor controlled the action, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
Katie Taylor is one of Ireland's most celebrated athletes, and her retirement marks the end of a landmark career in women's boxing. Signing off as an undisputed champion before a home crowd of 80,000 underlines her impact on the sport.
Frequently asked questions
Did Katie Taylor win her final fight?
Yes. According to the Guardian, Katie Taylor won on points against Flora Pili, with scorecards heavily in her favour.
Where did Katie Taylor's farewell fight take place?
The bout was held at Croke Park in front of a crowd of 80,000, the Guardian reported.
What title did Katie Taylor secure in her last bout?
The Guardian reported that Taylor became a three-time undisputed world champion by defeating Flora Pili.