1 final time, Dublin sounded off for Katie Taylor
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Katie Taylor was a 10-year-old hiding her hair in a headguard so she could fight boys. Now she leaves women's boxing after transforming it.
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Women's boxing trailblazer Katie Taylor wins farewell fight in front of 80,000 at Croke Park
DUBLIN (AP) — Katie Taylor closed out her remarkable career with a dominant victory over previously undefeated Flora Pili in front of 80,000 fans at Croke Park on Saturday. The Irish boxer who won an Olympic gold medal and headlined at Madison Square Garden got her final career wish — to fight at Ireland’s sporting cathedral.
Katie Taylor confirmed her retirement from boxing after defeating Flora Pili by unanimous decision at Croke Park in Dublin.
A crowd of more than 80,000 adoring fans cheered the 40-year-old Irish fighter as she became an undisputed champion for the third time.
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Katie Taylor Retirement Fight vs. Flora Pili Judges' Scorecards, Punch Stats and Prize Money
Katie Taylor entered retirement in style with a unanimous decision victory over Flora Pili to become the undisputed super lightweight champion in front of a hometown crowd at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland.
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