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Katie Taylor is the only female boxer with a resume comparable to Claressa Shields, but she doesn’t get the same attention in the United States.
On September 5 that could change. It’s not because Taylor will be trying to become the first fighter to ever become a three-time undisputed champion in the United States; Taylor will attempt to accomplish the goal at Croke Park in her native Ireland. American fans will have no other choice than to pay attention because Taylor’s battle with Flora Pili on Saturday will be the legend’s final fight and it happens on a day when women’s boxing will take center stage. Let’s talk boxing.
Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili Key FactsDetailInfoMain eventKatie Taylor vs. Flora PiliDateSaturday, September 5, 2026VenueCroke Park, Dublin, IrelandEventOnce Upon A TimeWeight classWomen’s super lightweight, 10 roundsTitles at stakeTaylor’s WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring titles plus the vacant WBC beltRecordsTaylor 25-1, 6 KOs. Pili 12-0, 2 KOsTaylor’s age40Main event ring walksApproximately 10 p.m. IST, 5 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT, not officially confirmedHow to watch, worldwideDAZNHow to watch, IrelandFree to air on RTE2 and RTE PlayerPay-per-viewNoAttendance80,000, sold out
Croke Park sold out in minutes on general sale in June. A win makes Taylor undisputed at 140 for a second time and a three-time undisputed champion across two weight divisions. Shields remains the only fighter to go undisputed in three weight classes. Pili is 12-0 and the IBF’s mandatory challenger, so this is no farewell tune-up.
Taylor, 40, has made it clear, this will be her last fight. She’s not interested in one more fight or being talked into continuing her career beyond the bout with Pili. Quite frankly — especially if she wins — there’s really nothing left for her to accomplish in the sport. Her resume is nearly unblemished and she’s sold out a football stadium. Her legacy couldn’t be any more secure.
More Women’s Boxing CoverageKatie Taylor vs. Flora Pili Full Card
Card as announced by Matchroom Boxing.
BoutWeight ClassTitlesKatie Taylor vs. Flora PiliWomen’s super lightweightWBA, WBO, IBF, Ring, vacant WBCDave Allen vs. Thomas CartyHeavyweightNonePaddy Donovan vs. Tyrone McKennaWelterweightNoneTaylor Bevan vs. Emmet BrennanSuper middleweightNoneJoe McGrail vs. Matthew BorelandSuper bantamweightNoneMolly McCann vs. Sylwia DoligalaWomen’s super bantamweightNonePaul Ryan vs. Paddy GallagherMiddleweightNoneAdam Olaniyan vs. TBAHeavyweightNoneBobbi Flood vs. TBASuper welterweightNoneKatie Taylor’s Undisputed Reigns
Reigns as recognized by the four sanctioning bodies.
DivisionYearStatusLightweight2019Undisputed, later vacatedSuper lightweight2023Undisputed, WBC vacated in 2025Super lightweightSeptember 5, 2026On the line against Pili