Katie Taylor ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park
Katie Taylor, 40-jirka ah, ayaa ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park.
Tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park
Katie Taylor, 40-jirka ah, ayaa ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park.
Katie Taylor, 40-jirka ah, ayaa ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park.
Katie Taylor iyo Flora Pili oo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park
Katie Taylor, 40-jirka ah, ayaa ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park.
Katie Taylor, 40-jirka ah, ayaa ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park.
Katie Taylor oo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park
Katie Taylor, 40-jirka ah, ayaa ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park.
Katie Taylor, 40-jirka ah, ayaa ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park, iyadoo ku guuleysatay tartanka ugu dambeeyay ee macaanka ay ku dhawaaqday Croke Park.
Katie Taylor, the two-weight undisputed champion, weighed in at Trinity College on Friday ahead of her final professional bout at Croke Park on Saturday, appearing emotional as she addressed the crowd and thanked supporters who have followed her career since her 2012 Olympic gold medal.
A Historic Night at Trinity College
Dublin welcomed Taylor and her opponent Flora Pili to Trinity College on Friday for the ceremonial weigh-in ahead of Saturday's undisputed light-welterweight title fight at Croke Park. The venue, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, has a storied history, though women were not permitted to study there until 1904. Taylor, a trailblazer for women in sport, was the star attraction as violinists played the Irish folk song 'Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile' during the ceremony. All 80,000 tickets for the event have been sold, reflecting the immense public interest in Taylor's final fight.
Both fighters came in just under the 10st (63.5kg) weight limit, continuing Taylor's perfect record of never missing weight in any of her 26 professional fights. The 40-year-old Taylor, from Bray, was greeted by adoring fans, many of whom have followed her career since she won Olympic gold in 2012. Her mother, Bridgit, was present at the weigh-in, adding to the emotional atmosphere of the occasion.
Taylor's Emotional Farewell to the Ring
Taylor, who rarely displays emotion in fight week, appeared visibly moved as she delivered her final messages to the crowd. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to end her career in her dream venue of Croke Park, saying, 'I'm so excited. I've been saying all week how I grateful I am for this opportunity. I've been dreaming of this for the last few years and now it's just one day away.' She also thanked the supporters who have carried her through the Rio Olympics, London Olympics, and throughout her professional career.
Despite the emotional farewell, Taylor remained focused on the fight ahead. She described her challenger, 29-year-old French boxer Flora Pili, as tough but confident in her ability to deliver a performance worthy of everyone's support. Taylor stated, 'My mind is very much focused on the fight. I have a tough challenger in front of me but I've built a reputation of taking tough fights - why treat my last fight any differently? Tomorrow is going to be an amazing celebration. I'm super proud to represent this amazing country. Let's go one more time.'
Pili's Perfect Record and the Stakes
Flora Pili, a 29-year-old French boxer with a perfect professional record of 12 wins, is set to face Taylor in what could be a major upset. Pili has been described as the perfect guest throughout the fight week, complimentary and polite, but there was an air of confidence as she hit the scales. The fight is described as Taylor's final professional fight, and Pili sees this as her biggest night, an opportunity to catapult herself into the upper echelons of the fight game.
The undisputed light-welterweight title fight is scheduled for Saturday at 22:00 BST at Croke Park, with all 80,000 tickets snapped up. Taylor, who has been a professional boxer for over two decades, has built a reputation as a two-weight undisputed champion. The weigh-in took place at Trinity College, and the event was marked by a rapturous reception for Taylor, who appeared emotional but composed throughout the ceremony.
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