Emotional Taylor steps on to the scales one final time

Katie Taylor, a 40-year-old two-weight undisputed champion, stepped on the scales one final time with no weight issues. Dublin welcomed her and opponent Flora Pili to Trinity College for the ceremonial weigh-in, under a sunny autumn sky. Despite never missing weight in her 26-fight career, the event was a significant moment for the adoring fans who had followed Taylor's journey since her Olympic gold win in 2012.

The 80,000 tickets for Saturday's undisputed light-welterweight fight had been sold out, indicating the immense demand for Taylor's final fight week. Taylor, who has shattered barriers for women in and out of the ring, was the star attraction, as supporters eagerly anticipated her last fight. Pili, the 29-year-old Frenchwoman, was there to make her own mark, with an opportunity to raise her reputation through a major upset.

Taylor's emotional farewell was evident, as she delivered her final messages to her mother and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to end her career in Croke Park. Both fighters focused on their upcoming match, with Taylor determined to put on a performance worthy of the support.