Katie Taylor ended her illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland’s greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells on a night of celebration, spectacle and music.
The 40-year-old outclassed unbeaten Flora Pili on points in front of 80,000 jubilant fans to add the vacant WBC belt to her WBA, WBO and IBF light-welterweight titles.
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With the footwork, speed and sharp pressure fighting that defined her career, Taylor produced one final stylish performance against the overmatched Frenchwoman to win by scores of 100-90, 100-90 and 98-91.
Promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute to Taylor…
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