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 occasion in front of an 82,000 sellout at Croke Park when Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs) steps through the ropes for the final as a bona fide Irish sporting icon.
From her trailblazing exploits for women’s boxing as an Olympic gold medalist, to her unforgettable battles with Delfine Persoon, Chantelle Cameron and Amanda Serrano, Taylor’s status as a modern great is secure.
Will there be a final flourish, or can France’s Pili ruin the picture-book ending?
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