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'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win

'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win
BBC Sport Saturday 05 September 2026, 23:48 UTC 1 min read
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Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.
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