"I've had 20 years at the top of the game basically. It's been an amazing career, an amazing journey, every single part of it. I'm so grateful. But I always said I would love to end my career here in Ireland, here in Dublin. The support and backing of people in this country has been absolutely second to none."
"They came on this journey with me every step of the way, the highs and lows of it, and I'm so grateful for that. And I'd love to give them a final night here in Dublin. I think it's going to be in July/August, sometime. We're still trying to work out all the details; who it's going to be against, the date, the venue."
"Obviously, still pushing for that Croke Park fight. I'm not sure if it's going to happen or not, but that would be a dream for me. We're having conversations over the last few weeks, and we've had conversations before with them, but we're going to see what happens. But if not, there's obviously other options out there as well."
Katie Taylor, a two-weight undisputed world champion, has announced her intention to retire in 2026 after a 20-year career at the top of professional boxing. Her last fight was in July 2025 against Amanda Serrano in their trilogy bout at Madison Square Garden. Taylor, turning 40 in July, seeks to conclude her distinguished career with a homecoming bout in Dublin, preferably at Croke Park. She expresses deep gratitude for Irish supporters who backed her throughout her journey. While previous attempts to secure a Croke Park venue have been unsuccessful, Taylor remains hopeful about making it happen. Details regarding her final opponent, exact date, and venue are still being finalized, with alternative options being considered if Croke Park becomes unavailable.
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