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Katie Taylor retires as undisputed champion after Croke Park

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Undisputed champion Katie Taylor concluded her professional career with a historic victory at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5, 2026. Competing before a sold-out crowd of approximately ~~80,000 to~~ 83,000 fans, the 40-year-old Taylor defeated undefeated French challenger Flora Pili to become a three-time undisputed super lightweight champion, unifying the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO belts. Taylor dominated the ten-round bout, securing a unanimous decision with judges scoring the match 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91. During her final professional appearance, the born-again Christian athlete made a religious statement by choosing to enter the ring to the song ‘All Hail King Jesus’ by Bethel Music. Reflecting on the achievement, Taylor described the atmosphere as the “most special moment of her career” and characterized the farewell as a “dream ending,” noting she had “no regrets.” ~~Promoter Eddie Hearn praised the occasion, calling it one of~~ Following the ~~“greatest occasions~~ bout, Taylor departed Dublin Airport for her home in ~~boxing history.”~~ Connecticut, USA. To celebrate her achievements, she has launched Fizzique, a wellness-focused soda brand co-created with SiSú. The ~~star-studded event included musical performances by Westlife~~ beverage, which is low in sugar and ~~various Irish sporting figures.~~ infused with magnesium and vitamin D, is currently being rolled out in Centra stores across Ireland. The event also featured a heavyweight bout between Dave Allen and Thomas Carty that ended in a no contest after Allen landed an accidental foul to the back of Carty’s head. ~~Following the bout,~~ RTÉ reported significant ~~viewership for the event,~~ viewership, noting that the tenth round peaked at 1.6 million viewers, while the full program averaged 973,000 viewers. Taylor retires with a professional record of 26 wins and 1 ~~loss, leaving a legacy as a global symbol of women’s sports.~~ loss.

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