Katie Taylor in the ring during her bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing
Katie Taylor came out on top in her final career fight against Flora Pili on Saturday, September 5, at Croke Park in Dublin. With the victory, the 40-year-old native of Bray, Ireland, regained the undisputed super lightweight title.
Taylor (26-1, 6 KOs) defeated France’s Pili (12-1, 2 KOs) by unanimous decision. After 10 rounds, two judges scored the fight 100-90 and one judge scored it 98-91.
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Taylor became undisputed champion for the third time, having achieved undisputed status once at 135 lbs and now twice at 140 lbs.
Pili, 29, of Saint-Avold, Moselle, suffered her first defeat as a professional.
Katie Taylor makes her ring walk ahead of her bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingFlora Pili makes her ring walk ahead of her bout against Katie Taylor at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingKatie Taylor in action during her bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingKatie Taylor and Flora Pili during their bout at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingKatie Taylor throws a jab during her bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingKatie Taylor in her corner during a break in her bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingFlora Pili throws a jab during her bout against Katie Taylor at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingKatie Taylor throws a punch during her bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingKatie Taylor lands an overhand right during her bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingReferee David John Irving raises Katie Taylor’s hand in victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom BoxingKatie Taylor with the Irish flag after her victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2026. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing
On Taylor vs Pili undercard
The heavyweight bout between Dave Allen (26-9-2, 20 KOs, 1 NC) and Thomas Carty (11-1, 9 KOs, 1 NC) was declared a no contest after Carty fell out of the ring and was unable to continue.
Paddy Donovan (16-2, 12 KOs) scored a knockdown on his way to a fourth-round TKO victory over Tyrone McKenna (25-7-1, 8 KOs) in a welterweight bout after the doctor stopped the fight due to a cut over McKenna’s right eye.
Taylor Bevan (10-0, 9 KOs) scored a sixth-round stoppage victory over Emmet Brennan (6-1, 1 KO) at super middleweight, landing five knockdowns along the way.
