Katie Taylor crafts her perfect ending: "This was definitely the highlight of my whole career"

The Bray boxer reflected on her three decades in the ring, and gave a glimpse into what might be next after seeing off Flora Pili in her last ever fight
Katie Taylor celebrates after the victory in her final professional bout before retirement at Croke Park.

Katie Taylor celebrates after the victory in her final professional bout before retirement at Croke Park.

Katie Taylor had done it all before her big Saturday night in Croke Park.

She had pushed open the door for women’s boxing in the Olympics and then conquered the London Games. She had barged her way in on another boys' club on turning pro, her bouts at some of the world’s biggest venues creating headlines and history.

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