Katie Taylor officially retired from professional boxing following a dominant performance against French challenger Flora Pili at Dublin’s Croke Park. Fighting in front of an estimated crowd of 80,000, Taylor maintained control throughout the bout, utilizing superior hand speed and movement to neutralize Pili’s efforts. The judges scored the fight 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91 in favor of Taylor, who remained undefeated by her opponent throughout the contest.

With this victory, Taylor successfully claimed the vacant WBC title, adding it to her existing WBO, WBA, and IBF belts to become a three-time undisputed world champion. The event served as a high-profile farewell for the Irish athlete, who has been a central figure in the sport for years. While the match was characterized by Taylor’s tactical dominance, the atmosphere was noted for its celebratory nature, marking the end of a career that included Olympic gold and numerous professional accolades. Pili, who entered the ring with an unbeaten record, was unable to overcome Taylor’s technical precision, resulting in a decisive conclusion to Taylor's career in her home country.