Taylor to retire after Dublin bout later this year

Katie Taylor has confirmed she will bring the curtain down on her decorated career after a farewell fight in Dublin this summer.

The undisputed light-welterweight champion has not fought since she won her trilogy fight with Amanda Serrano in New York last July.

On Wednesday, the 39-year-old Irishwoman said she remains hopeful her swansong fight will take place at Croke Park.

«I just want to fight in Dublin to end my career,» she told RTE.

«Obviously we’re still hoping for Croke Park, we’re hanging on to a bit of hope that it can happen.

«If it doesn’t happen there are plenty of options there. I have obviously fought in the 3Arena a couple of times, the Aviva Stadium is also there.

«Croke Park would the top of the list.»

The opponent, date and venue for Taylor’s final fight have not been confirmed.

August would be a more likely date for a Croke Park bout as the iconic Dublin stadium is hosting the latter stages of the All-Ireland Hurling and Football Championships throughout July.

In September, Taylor was named ‘Champion in Recess’ by the World Boxing Council (WBC) after informing the sanctioning body of her plans to take some time away from the sport.

Last week, Briton Sandy Ryan claimed the vacant belt with victory over Mexico’s Karla Ramos Zamora in Nottingham.

Taylor has a 25-1 professional record with her only defeat coming against Britain’s Chantelle Cameron in Dublin in 2023.

After avenging that loss to become a two-weight undisputed champion later that year, Taylor recorded wins over Serrano in November 2024 and July 2025 having already overcome the Puerto Rican in April 2022.

«I’m not sure who the opponent is or what the date will be,» added Taylor, who won an Olympic lightweight gold medal in 2012 before turning pro in 2016.

«I just know I’ll fight this year during the summer time and all the other details will be laid out in the coming weeks and months.

«Either way I’m in the gym for whenever and whoever it will be. I’m staying sharp and ready.»