Katie Taylor v Flora Pili: Ringwalk time, TV details and everything you need to know

It’s officially fight week ahead of arguably one of the most historic bouts to ever take place in this country.
LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE: Katie Taylor and Flora Pili face off inside Croke Park. Pic: Damien Eagers/PA Wire.

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE: Katie Taylor and Flora Pili face off inside Croke Park. Pic: Damien Eagers/PA Wire.

Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready to rumble!

It’s officially fight week ahead of arguably one of the most historic bouts to ever take place in this country.

And that is saying something given the number of huge fights that have taken place here such as Barry McGuigan vs Eusebio Pedroza in 1985 and Steve Collins vs Chris Eubank in 1995.

But not since Muhammad Ali defeated Al "Blue" Lewis in 1972 has a fight been held at the home of the GAA, making this a fitting venue for Katie Taylor to draw the curtain on her incredible professional career.

It promises to be a memorable occasion. Here is all you need to know ahead of Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Where is the fight taking place?

Let’s get the easy question out of the way early. The fight is taking place at Croke Park in Dublin.

When is the fight taking place?

The fight is on Saturday night, September 5.

Is it on TV?

Yes. RTÉ2 are showing the fight live with coverage starting at 8pm.

What time are the ringwalks?

Taylor and Pili are scheduled to make their ringwalks at about 22:10 although all timings are subject to change, depending on the undercard fights.

Who is fighting on the undercard?

Paddy Donovan v Tyrone McKenna - welterweight

Taylor Bevan v Emmet Brennan - super-middleweight

Joe McGrail v Matthew Boreland - super-bantamweight

Dave Allen v Thomas Cartey - heavyweight

Molly McCann v Sylwia Doligala – bantamweight.

What titles are they fighting for?

Katie Taylor will defend her light-welterweight WBO, WBA and IBF titles against Pili while the vacant WBC title is also on the line.

Should Katie Taylor win she will become a three-time undisputed world champion.

What are their records?

Katie Taylor has won 25 professional fights and has avenged her only defeat against Chantelle Cameron.

Pili, 11 years younger than 40-year-old Taylor, has won all 12 of her fights as a professional - winning two by knockout.

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