Katie Taylor farewell fight at Croke Park to be broadcast free on RTÉ

Katie Taylor Croke Park undisputed championship RTÉ boxing

Irish boxer Katie Taylor is set to fight her final professional bout on September 5 at Croke Park in Dublin. She will defend her WBO, WBA, IBF, and Ring Magazine titles in an Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship match against undefeated French boxer Flora Pili.

RTÉ has secured the rights to broadcast the event live and free-to-air in Ireland via RTÉ2, RTÉ Player, and 2FM. The fight will also be available worldwide through DAZN. The event is expected to draw 80,000 spectators to the stadium.

To commemorate the occasion, the WBC has created a unique ‘Queen of the Celts’ belt, which will be awarded during the fight. Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn and RTÉ’s Head of Sport Declan McBennett have both highlighted the historic significance of the event for Irish sport.

Entities

Croke Park · Flora Pili · Katie Taylor · RTÉ · WBC

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] RTÉ has secured the rights to broadcast Katie Taylor’s farewell fight live and free-to-air in Ireland. hersport.ie · extra.ie · www.standard.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The broadcast will be available on RTÉ2, RTÉ Player, and 2FM. hersport.ie · extra.ie
[○ 1 SOURCE] The WBC has created a special ‘Queen of the Celts’ belt specifically for the occasion of Taylor’s final fight. www.irish-boxing.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The bout will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. hersport.ie
[● 4 SOURCES] The fight is scheduled to take place on September 5. hersport.ie · extra.ie · www.irish-boxing.com · www.standard.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn described the event as a night that will bring Ireland to a standstill. hersport.ie
[DISPUTED] Katie Taylor will face undefeated French boxer Flora Pili in an Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship bout. hersport.ie · extra.ie · www.standard.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The fight is expected to take place at Croke Park in Dublin with 80,000 spectators in attendance. hersport.ie · extra.ie

Sources

Katie Taylor Names The Future Face Of Female Boxing: "She's Phenomenal" [www.secondsout.com]

about 1 month ago

Katie Taylor’s Croke Park Farewell To Be Shown Free-To-Air On RTÉ [hersport.ie]

about 1 month ago

Katie Taylor’s Croke Park fight to be shown on RTÉ | Hotpress [www.hotpress.com]

about 1 month ago

RTÉ to broadcast Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park [www.breakingnews.ie]

about 1 month ago

RTE to broadcast the historic Katie Taylor fight in Croke Park [extra.ie]

about 1 month ago

How to watch Katie Taylor's Croke Park fight for free [evoke.ie]

about 1 month ago

Katie Taylor’s Farewell Fight Set To Feature Special ‘Queen Of The Celts’ Belt [www.irish-boxing.com]

about 1 month ago

Katie Taylor's Croke Park farewell will be free to watch on Irish TV [www.irishcentral.com]

about 1 month ago

RTÉ to broadcast Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park [www.standard.co.uk]

about 1 month ago