Emotions will be running high when Katie Taylor ends her incredible boxing career by facing Flora Pili in what promises to be an iconic Croke Park swansong on Saturday night. Having recently celebrated her 40 th birthday, KT will be looking to bow out as the undisputed light-welterweight world champion in front of a sell-out crowd of over 80,000 adoring fans .
Unbeaten French fighter Pili will attempt to spoil the party and last week’s surprise loss for Moses Itauma was a reminder that upsets are always possible in this sport. However, all the evidence points towards a points win for the Bray Bomber and 2/5 for that outcome is our Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili prediction.
Betting Odds
Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili Betting Odds
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Taylor | 1/25 | 96.2% |
Pili | 11/1 | 8.3% |
Draw | 25/1 | 3.8% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Katie Taylor is the 1/25 favourite to beat Flora Pili , who is 11/1 for the win, with the draw at 25/1.
How to Watch
How to watch Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili
Saturday’s clash is being broadcast live on DAZN , with the main support card beginning at 19:00 BST and the ring walks for the feature event expected to start after 22:00.
Form Guides
Katie Taylor form guide
Taylor became an Irish legend during her time as an amateur, claiming six European Championships wins, five World Championships victories and a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics . Seeking a new challenge, she made her professional debut just under a decade ago, soon becoming the undisputed lightweight world champion and rattling off 22 straight wins, including a sensational split decision success versus Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden .
After stepping up to light-welterweight, KT suffered her sole defeat in the paid ranks when outpointed by England’s Chantelle Cameron but avenged that loss six months later. In the last couple of years, Taylor has only had two more fights, but both were epic victories over her old rival Serrano , at AT&T Stadium in Texas and back in New York.
There was a strong temptation to hang up her gloves at that point, but the dream of becoming the first boxer to headline a Croke Park show since Muhammad Ali back in 1972 spurred her on. Taylor said: “After the last fight, I was thinking, ‘What else is there to chase after really?’ What can get bigger than Madison Square Garden ?
“I had basically retired after the last fight. But I kept training, because in the back of my mind, I was thinking about Croke Park . This is the stuff of dreams. It’s the fairytale ending I always wanted and I can’t believe it’s actually happening.”
Taylor has claimed six of her 25 pro wins by knockout but the last time she stopped an opponent was 14 fights ago in March 2019, which explains why this bout is 4/11 to go the distance and 2/1 to finish inside 10 rounds.
Flora Pili form guide
Pili has secured 12 consecutive victories since turning professional, with just two of those wins coming by knockout. The 29-year-old is the mandatory challenger for Taylor’s IBF title and the top-ranked contender for the now vacant WBC belt.
This represents a huge step up in class for a boxer who has competed mainly in her home country, with just the odd excursion to Luxembourg and Italy , but Taylor is taking nothing for granted against the 11/1 underdog.
“I have a real threat in front of me, someone who’s going to try and ruin the night for me, but I’m prepared for that,” declared Taylor . “She’s going to be raising her game, so I have to raise my game as well. I have the experience not to get complacent at this stage.”
KT’s relentless pressure could overwhelm her opponent in the second half of the contest, so 7/2 for the home hero to prevail in rounds 6-10 will no doubt feature in some Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili betting tips.
Betting Tips
Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili Betting Tips
Katie Taylor to win on points @ 2/5
Fight to go the distance @ 4/11
Katie Taylor to win in rounds 6-10 @ 7/2
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