One of boxing’s most legendary figures, Katie Taylor will dance one last time inside a boxing ring. At the iconic Croke Park Saturday, Taylor faces Flora Pili to determine the undisputed super lightweight champion.
Taylor has held all the gold at lightweight and beat Chantelle Cameron to also become undisputed at super lightweight. She completed an epic trilogy against Amanda Serrano, going 3-0 against the latter. The Olympic gold medalist will look to end her career on a high note.
Pili competes for world gold for the first time and against the biggest challenge of her career. The French fighter aims for the massive upset.
Also on the card, Paddy Donovan and Tyrone McKenna look to entertain, while fan favorite David Allen returns to action.
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Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili card odds and best bets
Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili (IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, The Ring super lightweight titles)
All odds are courtesy of DraftKings.
| Fighter | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Katie Taylor | O 8.5 (-425) | -2000 |
| Flora Pili | U 8.5 (+280) | +1000 |
Taylor vs. Pili prediction and best bet
Per the DraftKings Sportsbook, Katie Taylor is the -2000 favorite, while Flora Pili is the +1000 underdog.
Taylor will leave this sport as consistent as they come. She has a +/- of 11.6, ranked fifth among active fighters. Her 34% total connect rate is second-best in women’s boxing. An interesting stat is that she lands the third-fewest punches per round (12.2). Meanwhile, her opponents have the tenth-lowest connect percentage rate (22.4%).
All those stats were tested against Amanda Serrano.
In the first Serrano fight. Serrano landed more total punches (173 of 624 shots compared to 147 of 375 shots), but Taylor landed with more accuracy (39.2% compared to 27.7%). In the rematch, Serrano landed more accurate shots (324 of 734: 44.1%) compared to Taylor (217 of 529: 41%), but Taylor got the win. Both landed 70 strikes in the final bout, with Taylor having the better connect rate (30.3% compared to 18.3%).
The first and second fights were all about surviving, something Taylor is known for. Taylor has otherworldly endurance and a strong chin. When Taylor moves her feet, she can glide around the ring. Her opponents often become frustrated and can make mistakes.
Pili earned the opportunity to face Taylor after beating Jelena Janicijevic. Primarily fighting in France, this will be her first major test. Does she have the skills to score the upset?
Taylor is one of the most complete fighters in the world. Emotions will run high on fight night. The fight should go the distance, and she could play it safe, but Taylor will keep it in check and win following a one-sided masterpiece.
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Paddy Donovan vs. Tyrone McKenna (Welterweight)
All odds are courtesy of DraftKings.
| Fighter | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Paddy Donovan | O 7.5 (-110) | -2000 |
| Tyrone McKenna | U 7.5 (-125) | +900 |
Donovan vs. McKenna prediction and best bet
Per the DraftKings Sportsbook, Paddy Donovan is the -2000 favorite, while Tyrone McKenna is the +900 underdog.
Donovan is considered Ireland’s next big star. While his recent record hasn’t shown it, he’s shown some promise.
Against Lewis Ritson, he landed 108 power shots, wth 36 in round eight. Then there’s the negatives. Donovan was disqualified against Lewis Crocker in March 2025 for dropping and hitting Crocker after the bell. Donovan landed 19 strikes in the eighth, but had an 18% connect rate.
Returning to form after a loss in the Crocker rematch, Crocker dropped Karen Chukhadzhian multiple times. Though one judge scored it a draw, Crocker came out with the win in what was a hard test. Can he continue his momentum against McKenna?
McKenna has eight wins via knockout and has traded wins and losses the last few years. He’s known for his toughness, fighting spirit, and his ability to impose a gritty style close to the vest. It appears he’s on the downswing, but one punch can change that.
Can Donovan come in aggressive and finish the fight early? Given his toughness, McKenna should make it a challenging affair, even with a loss.
Dave Allen vs. Thomas Carty (Heavyweight)
All odds are courtesy of DraftKings.
| Fighter | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Dave Allen | O 6.5 (-125) | -260 |
| Thomas Carty | U 6.5 (-110) | +200 |
Donovan vs. McKenna prediction and best bet
Per the DraftKings Sportsbook, Dave Allen is the -260 favorite, while Thomas Carty is the +200 underdog.
Allen is one of England’s most entertaining fighters. A People’s Champion, he’s an Average Joe living the dream.
He can be entertaining when he needs to be. Allen knocked down Johnny Fisher in the first of two fights, landing 44.6% of his strikes. He lost the bout in the last few rounds, but left no doubt in the rematch, ending it in round five after landing 41.1% of his strikes, with 26 in the fifth.
Things can get ugly for him fast. Filip Hrgovic overwhelmed him enough that his corner threw in the towel in round three. Allen gave it his all, but it was clearly a mismatch from the start. He recovered with two straight wins.
Carty has nine knockout wins and is 2-1 in his last three fights. The level of competition he has faced is weaker than Allen’s, but he can still pack a mean punch.
Allen has found competition that fits his style after the Hrgovic disaster. Carty could be a tough challenge, but Allen should get the win.
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Taylor Bevan vs. Emmet Brennan (Super Middleweight)
All odds are courtesy of DraftKings.
| Fighter | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Taylor Bevan | O 8.5 (-220) | -425 |
| Emmet Brennan | U 8.5 (+160) | +300 |
Bevan vs. Brennan prediction and best bet
Per the DraftKings Sportsbook, Taylor Bevan is the -425 favorite, while Emmet Brennan is the +300 underdog.
A top prospect, Bevan aims for his third win of 2026. It’s a massive moment for him, competing in Croke Park. The fighter from Wales has eight knockout wins. Dublin’s Brennan continues to grow, going the distance against opponents of his level.
Bevan saw a step-up in competition against Ryszard Lewicki, earning wide scorecards. He should continue his dominant ways here, even against a game Brennan.
Katie Taylor retirement full card and prelims
- Katie Taylor (c) vs. Flora Pili for the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles
- Paddy Donovan vs Tyrone McKenna; Welterweights
- Taylor Bevan vs. Emmet Brennan; Super Middlewights
- Joe McGrail vs. Matthew Boreland; Super Bantamweights
- David Allen vs. Thomas Carty; Heavyweights
- Molly McCann vs. Sylwia Doligala; Bantamweights
- Paul Ryan vs. Paddy Gallagher; Middleweights
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