Dublin, Sept 4, 2026 (AFP) - Irish heroine Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing ring career

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2026-09-04

When Katie Taylor began boxing, she sometimes entered junior contests as "K Taylor", her hair tucked beneath her headguard so nobody would realise she was a girl. Now aged 40, she is preparing to bow out from the sport in style in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's iconic Croke Park on Saturday. Unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili stands in the way of Taylor becoming undisputed world champion for a third time, with the Irishwoman's WBA, IBF and W......

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