This article was first published in June 2026. It was been republished on 5 September with fresh interviews and material

The boxing world is coming together to celebrate the the end of Katie Taylor’s glittering career.

Her long-awaited farewell fight against Flora Pili in Croke Park, Dublin, takes place on Saturday night, with 80,000 people set to cram into Ireland’s biggest stadium for the two-time undisputed light-welterweight champion’s swansong.

Taylor’s final fight has united fans, but there are those on this island who have a personal connection to the County Wicklow fighter and will be reflecting on her impact on the fight game…

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