Key Highlights
- Katie Taylor confirms retirement after Dublin bout in summer 2026.
- Taylor remains hopeful for a Croke Park fight to end her career.
- The two-weight undisputed world champion will retire with a 25-1 professional record.
- Her final fight’s details, including opponent and date, are yet to be confirmed.
Katie Taylor: The Irish Icon’s Final Stand
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Taylor has been boxing for more of her life than she hasn’t. At 39, the two-weight undisputed world champion is hanging up her gloves after a farewell fight in Dublin next summer.
A Dream to Fight at Croke Park
“I just want to fight in Dublin to end my career,” Taylor told RTE. “Obviously we’re still hoping for Croke Park, we’re hanging on to a bit of hope that it can happen.”
Croke Park would be the perfect finale. She has fought twice in Ireland, both at the 3Arena, but her Irish people want more than that. It’s about time she fights in front of them.
Her Impact on Women’s Boxing
Taylor revolutionized women’s boxing and brought it to new heights. She is one of five boxers, male or female, to become undisputed champion in two weight classes in the four-belt era.
She has always carried herself with grace and humility, paying tribute to those who came before her like her hero Deirdre Gogarty.
The Final Chapter
Taylor deserves a fairytale send-off. She has been boxing for over 20 years, winning Olympic gold in 2012 and becoming one of the greatest boxers of all time.
“It’s been an incredible journey,” she said. “I always wanted to end it here in Ireland.”
Who could argue that this isn’t a fitting end for an Irish icon? She has paved the way for generations to come, and now it’s time for her to hang up her gloves with dignity.
The opponent, date, and venue are still being confirmed. Stay tuned as these details unfold over the coming months.
