Katie Taylor on her upcoming Croke Park fight - Henry McKean Reports

Katie Taylor on her upcoming Croke Park fight - Henry McKean Reports

Author: Newstalk June 5, 2026 Duration: 9:45

Katie Taylor will bring a fairytale ending to her stellar career; Ireland’s greatest ever athlete will fight at Croke Park on Saturday, September the 5th. Fighting for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight Championship in a historic undisputed clash against France’s undefeated Flora Pili.

Henry McKean was at the launch at Croke Park this afternoon, and sent in this interview with Katie Taylor.


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