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Katie Taylor is the only female boxer with a resume comparable to Claressa Shields, but she doesn't get the same attention in the United States. On September 5 that could change. It's not because Taylor will be trying to become the first fighter to ever become a three-time undisputed champion in the United States; Taylor will attempt to accomplish the goal at Croke Park in her native Ireland. American fans will have no other choice than to pay attention because Taylor's battle with Flora Pili on Saturday will be the legend's final fight and it happens on a day when women's boxing will take center stage. Let's talk boxing. Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili Key Facts | Detail | Info | |---|---| | Main event | Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili | | Date | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | | Venue | Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland | | Event | Once Upon A Time | | Weight class | Women's super lightweight, 10 rounds | | Titles at stake | Taylor's WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring titles plus the vacant WBC belt | | Records | Taylor 25-1, 6 KOs. Pili 12-0, 2 KOs | | Taylor's age | 40 | | Main event ring walks | Approximately 10 p.m. IST, 5 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT, not officially confirmed | | How to watch, worldwide | DAZN | | How to watch, Ireland | Free to air on RTE2 and RTE Player | | Pay-per-view | No | | Attendance | 80,000, sold out | Croke Park sold out in minutes on general sale in June. A win makes Taylor undisputed at 140 for a second time and a three-time undisputed champion across two weight divisions. Shields remains the only fighter to go undisputed in three weight classes. Pili is 12-0 and the IBF's mandatory challenger, so this is no farewell tune-up. Taylor, 40, has made it clear, this will be her last fight. She’s not interested in one more fight or being talked into continuing her career beyond the bout with Pili. Quite frankly — especially if she wins — there’s really nothing left for her to accomplish in the sport. Her resume is nearly unblemished and she’s sold out a football stadium. Her legacy couldn't be any more secure. More Women's Boxing Coverage - Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Anabella Manzur: Date, Time and How to Watch - Claressa Shields Vs. Kaye Scott Full Card: Date, Location and Viewing Info - Claressa Shields Banned From MVP Events After Altercation With Alycia Baumgardner Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili Full Card Card as announced by Matchroom Boxing. | Bout | Weight Class | Titles | |---|---|---| | Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili | Women's super lightweight | WBA, WBO, IBF, Ring, vacant WBC | | Dave Allen vs. Thomas Carty | Heavyweight | None | | Paddy Donovan vs. Tyrone McKenna | Welterweight | None | | Taylor Bevan vs. Emmet Brennan | Super middleweight | None | | Joe McGrail vs. Matthew Boreland | Super bantamweight | None | | Molly McCann vs. Sylwia Doligala | Women's super bantamweight | None | | Paul Ryan vs. Paddy Gallagher | Middleweight | None | | Adam Olaniyan vs. TBA | Heavyweight | None | | Bobbi Flood vs. TBA | Super welterweight | None | Katie Taylor's Undisputed Reigns Reigns as recognized by the four sanctioning bodies. | Division | Year | Status | |---|---|---| | Lightweight | 2019 | Undisputed, later vacated | | Super lightweight | 2023 | Undisputed, WBC vacated in 2025 | | Super lightweight | September 5, 2026 | On the line against Pili |