Summary

  • Katie Taylor becomes three-time undisputed champion with unanimous decision win

  • France's Pili loses for first time as professional

  • Taylor roared on by 80,000 fans at Croke Park

  • Westlife perform before main event

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  1. Postpublished at 22:00 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    We've got fireworks coming out of the roof of Croke Park now as Katiie Taylor stands on the stage and takes it all in.

    Wow.

  2. Postpublished at 21:59 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    I wonder how she's feeling right now.

    It's hard not to be emotional with over 80,000 people screaming for you inside your dream venue, Croke Park.

    What an astonishing image this is right now.

  3. Taylor makes her way to the ringpublished at 21:58 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Here comes Katie Taylor for the final time in her legendary career.

    It's the final time we'll ever see Taylor make her way to the ring.

    Listen to the noise!

    Katie TaylorImage source, Getty Images
  4. Recent formpublished at 21:57 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Anyone wondering about recent form? We've got you covered.

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  5. Taylor loves a world titlepublished at 21:56 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    You can't talk about Katie Taylor without mentioning world titles.

    This is a woman who's won plenty of them.

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  6. Here comes Pilipublished at 21:55 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    A penny for Flora Pili's thoughts?

    She's currently walking out in front of 80,000 people, all chanting for Katie Taylor.

    How are the nerves?

    Flora PiliImage source, Getty Images
  7. Taylor's boxing career in numberspublished at 21:54 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    A legendary boxing career, no matter the gender.

    Just take a look at those numbers below.

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  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:53 BST

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    Westlife are before your time?! Never felt more old

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    Sorry, Sandy!

  9. Postpublished at 21:53 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport boxing journalist at Croke Park, Dublin

    This is one of the most incredible sporting atmospheres I have ever experienced. I - along with 79,999 others - feel privileged to be here.

    I also have video footage of former world champions Tony Bellew and Barry Jones slow-dancing together. It goes to the highest bidder.

  10. Postpublished at 21:52 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Now we've got the Irish national anthem.

    Ringwalks will be coming next.

  11. The one and only defeat avengedpublished at 21:51 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Katie Taylor's first and only professional defeat came on her return to Dublin in May 2023 when Chantelle Cameron stormed in and took the gold.

    At 36, questions over whether Taylor should retire were raised.

    But of course, Taylor proved the doubters wrong six months later in the rematch when she outpointed Cameron to become a two-weight undisputed champion.

    Chantelle Cameron and Katie TaylorImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 21:50 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Standing in the middle of the ring are Aoife Scott and Roisin O, who are performing the song 'Grace' much to the delight of the Croke Park crowd.

    What a stunning atmosphere.

    Aoife Scott and Róisín OImage source, Getty Images
  13. Highest post-war boxing attendancespublished at 21:49 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Not only can Katie Taylor become a three-time undisputed champion tonight but she will also go sixth on the list for the highest post-war boxing attendances.

    • Chavez v Haugen (Azteca) - 132,274
    • Dubois v AJ (Wembley) - 98,128
    • Fury v Whyte (Wembley) - 94,000
    • Joshua v Klitschko - (Wembley) 90,000
    • Usyk v Dubois 2 - (Wembley) 90,000
    • Taylor v Pili (Croke Park) - 82,000
    • Joshua v Povetkin (Wembley) - 80,000
  14. From Ali to Taylor - Croke Park reserved for the greatestpublished at 21:48 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    None other than Muhammad Ali was the last boxer to headline Croke Park on 19 July 1972.

    Aged 30, Ali - who had iconic wins against George Foreman and Joe Frazier to come in his career - accepted a reported £300,000 offer by Kerry promoter Michael 'Butty' Sugrue to fight in Ireland.

    Battling a cold, Ali secured an 11th-round victory over Al 'Blue' Lewis in front of approximately 18,725.

    Tonight, over 80,000 will pack out Croke Park for one of their own.

    Muhammad AliImage source, Getty Images
  15. An electric atmospherepublished at 21:47 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Faith Harper
    BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

    Just a few weeks ago I was in Croke Park as Mayo won the All-Ireland for the first time in 75-years, breaking their so-called 'curse.'

    I said that day I had never experienced an atmosphere like it in Croke Park but I have a feeling tonight could rival that, partially because Westlife just started and I'm a massive fan (no shame!)

  16. What is Taylor really like?published at 21:46 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport boxing journalist at Croke Park, Dublin

    One thing people have asked me more than anything this week is 'what is Katie Taylor actually like away from the cameras?'

    In my experience, Taylor is exactly as she comes across.

    I've interviewed her a few times over the years and there has never been a hint of ego. She'll stop, have a chat, ask how you are and make the whole thing feel completely normal.

    Considering what she has achieved and the level of fame she has here, that's probably what stands out most. There is no superstar act or huge entourage.

  17. Two-weight undisputed championspublished at 21:44 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Katie Taylor is in very good company here.

    She joins Terence Crawford, Claressa Shields, Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue on the list of two-weight undisputed champions.

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  18. Postpublished at 21:43 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    My word.

    Over 80,000 flashlights are lighting up Croke Park now as Westlife sing 'You Raise Me Up'.

    I've got goosebumps.

    Kian Egan, left, Shane Filan, centre, and Nicky Byrne of WestlifeImage source, Getty Images
    Kian Egan, left, Shane Filan, centre, and Nicky Byrne of WestlifeImage source, Getty Images
  19. All the belts on the linepublished at 21:42 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    Tonight is not just a walk into the sunset for Katie Taylor. She still has business to attend to.

    In front of 83,000 at Croke Park, she bids to become a three-time undisputed champion.

    Taylor will defend her light-welterweight WBO, WBA and IBF titles against the unbeaten Flora Pili.

    With the vacant WBC title added to the mix, undisputed is up for grabs.

    Katie Taylor and Flora PiliImage source, Getty Images
  20. Fellow pros bid farwellpublished at 21:41 BST

    Taylor v Pili

    You may need some tissues for this one...

    Media caption,

    Shields, Serreano & women's boxing world honour Taylor