Five moments that shaped Taylor’s legendary career
On Saturday, Katie Taylor steps through the ropes at an 82,000-capacity Croke Park to face France’s Flora Pili in her farewell fight. Victory on the hallowed Dublin turf would write one final…
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‘Zero excuses’ – Wardley out to avenge Dubois loss
Fabio Wardley says there are “zero excuses” heading into his highly anticipated rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on 17 October as he looks to write a new chapter in his story…
Daniel Dubois sends ominous warning to Fabio Wardley ahead of heavyweight title rematch
Daniel Dubois has promised to beat Fabio Wardley “in style this time” when he meets his fellow Brit in their upcoming WBO heavyweight title rematch. Having recovered from an early knockdown within…
Katie Taylor embracing retirement ahead of Croke Park farewell: ‘It’s not bittersweet for me, it’s just sweet’
Katie Taylor is determined to enjoy every moment of her final fight week, but the time for fully reflecting on her extraordinary career will come only after the job is finished. Ireland’s Taylor…
We want Fury v Joshua at Wembley – London mayor
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is “really keen” to host the proposed Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium and has urged promoters to get in touch. BBC Sport understands Saudi…
Andy Ruiz Jr. admits he was ‘half-assing’ career after becoming champion: ‘I thought I knew it all’
Andy Ruiz Jr.’s life changed forever on June 1, 2019, when he knocked out Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden and became boxing’s unified heavyweight champion. In some ways, it changed for the…
Fury calls Joshua a ‘coward’ as wait for announcement continues
Tyson Fury has labelled Anthony Joshua a “coward” as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight bout can be agreed. The long-time rivals had been expected to…
Donovan won’t ‘underestimate’ fired-up McKenna
Paddy Donovan insists he is not “underestimating” Tyrone McKenna before they meet at Croke Park on Saturday with a second crack at world honours on the horizon. Donovan bounced back from his first…
Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili undercard, prediction: Full expert breakdown for Irish boxing icon’s 2026 farewell
Katie Taylor will bring down the curtain on one the 21st century’s great boxing careers when she faces Flora Pili for the undisputed super lightweight title in Dublin. It is sure to be an emotional…
Frank Warren gives major Anthony Joshua contract update with Tyson Fury in location limbo
Frank Warren says that Anthony Joshua is yet to sign the contract for an all-British blockbuster fight with Tyson Fury as the wait goes on for an official announcement. Fury suggested on Tuesday that…
‘Dear Katie, how far we have come…’ – Taylor gets reply from her hero
Before Deirdre Gogarty became Ireland’s first female world boxing champion in 1997, she had already inspired a young Irish girl. Katie Taylor was learning the art of pugilism at a time when women…
‘You couldn’t make Taylor’s story up’ – Hearn
As promoter Eddie Hearn tries to quantify the impact Katie Taylor has made throughout her career, there is a smile and shake of the head as he says, “the whole story, you couldn’t make it up.” On…
