2<\/p>\n Croke Park has a capacity of 82,300, and Taylor sold it out in double quick timeCredit: Getty<\/p>\n It marks the first time since Muhammad Ali<\/a>‘s stoppage victory over Al Lewis in July 1972 that a boxing event has been hosted at the home of the Gaelic Games.<\/p>\n Fans are set to turn out in their droves to drink in the spectacle.<\/p>\n According to Taylor’s promoter, Eddie Hearn<\/a>, 40,000 pre-sale tickets were sold earlier in the week.<\/p>\n And when tickets went on general sale on Friday at 9am, they were gone within 30 minutes.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING Taylor left overwhelmed <\/p>\n Reacting to the remarkably quick sell-out, Taylor took to social media to write: “Honestly, I’m overwhelmed by your support, Ireland.<\/p>\n “What can I say but thank you, thank you, and thank you.<\/p>\n “I’ll do my utmost to put on one last big performance for you on Sept 5th.<\/p>\n “We’ll light Croker up together!”<\/p>\n Taylor has achieved everything there is to achieve in boxing.<\/p>\n From Olympic gold in the unpaid ranks to undisputed supremacy at both lightweight and super lightweight in the pros.<\/p>\n Katie Taylor’s career achievements<\/p>\n Amateur career<\/p>\n 2012 Olympic gold medallist<\/p>\n Five-time World Championship gold medallist<\/p>\n Six-time European Championship gold medallist<\/p>\n Professional career<\/p>\n Undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight world champion<\/p>\n Undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO super lightweight world champion<\/p>\n A convincing trilogy victory over long-time rival Amanda Serrano<\/a> last July seemed like the perfect send-off.<\/p>\n And when she relinquished her WBC super lightweight crown to take a step back from the sport, many anticipated it would be the end.<\/p>\n However, the 39-year-old had something far bigger up her sleeve.<\/p>\n Since turning over as a professional all the way back in 2016, Taylor has dreamed of headlining Croke Park.<\/a><\/p>\n She topped Dublin’s 3Arena for a pair of bouts with Chantelle Cameron<\/a> in 2023, but the big one always evaded her due to the staggering operational and security expenses.<\/p>\n That all changed earlier this month when Taylor’s handlers finally granted her wish after a tireless effort behind the scenes.<\/a><\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Taylor bids farewell to boxing on September 5 against PiliA dream come true <\/p>\n \u201cWe did it, we\u2019ve actually brought boxing back to Croke Park,\u201d an emotional Taylor said at the launch press conference. <\/p>\n \u201cThis was on my career bucket list, especially these last couple of months, but this was beyond my wildest dreams. We\u2019re actually here, we got it over the line.<\/p>\n \u201cThis was really an impossible dream a few years ago, but here we are. <\/p>\n “I have goosebumps. I actually can\u2019t believe I\u2019m in this position right now.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n \u201cThis is going to be the most iconic moment of my whole career. <\/p>\n “I have a chance to fight in a packed house stadium at Croke Park, our most iconic venue. It\u2019s the cathedral of Irish sport, really.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-view-rbs-6-nations-969693899_d1b80d.jpg\")
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