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Katie Taylor ended her boxing career Saturday night with a dominant victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park, claiming the undisputed junior welterweight championship in front of a home crowd in Dublin.

The Irish legend walked away from the sport after a near-perfect showing in what she called an emotional farewell. ESPN reported that Taylor controlled the action throughout and secured all four major belts at 140 pounds before announcing her retirement immediately after the final bell.

Taylor's Historic Career Comes Full Circle

Taylor competed at Croke Park, the same venue where she first captured Irish hearts as an amateur, closing a chapter that included Olympic gold in 2012 and world titles in two professional weight classes. She told reporters afterward that she had "no regrets" about her time in the sport.

The win over Pili marked Taylor's third undisputed championship run and cemented her status as one of women's boxing's most decorated fighters. She leaves the game with a legacy spanning two decades and multiple generations of fans.

Reported via:

  • ESPN Boxing — Taylor retires with 'no regrets' after stellar career

This article first appeared on BoxingNews.com and was syndicated with permission.

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