Taylor vs Pili: Boxing world pays tribute to 'one of the best to ever do it'
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Katie Taylor ended her boxing career with a victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park, becoming the undisputed light-welterweight champion and retiring with a record of 26 wins from 27 fights.
- Prominent boxers like Caroline Dubois and Claressa Shields praised Taylor as one of the greatest in women's boxing, with Shields encouraging her to "ride off into the sunset."
- Taylor's farewell event was attended by over 80,000 fans in Dublin, featuring performances by Westlife and widespread admiration from the boxing community.
- Former champions Carl Frampton and Tony Bellew highlighted Taylor's unique connection with fans and described her retirement as one of the most remarkable and fitting exits in the sport's history.
- Taylor's legacy includes Olympic gold and three undisputed titles across two weight divisions, marking her as a trailblazer who paved the way for future generations of female boxers.
