{
  "id": 5848232,
  "title": "Katie Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/katie-taylor-crowns-career-in-stylish-croke-park-triumph",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T22:22:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/clyeg4n8l98o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Katie Taylor's illustrious boxing career concluded in a grand fashion at Croke Park, where the 40-year-old Irish champion outclassed her opponent Flora Pili on points to claim the vacant WBC belt. The event, held in front of an overwhelming 80,000 fans, was a celebration of Ireland's greatest sportsperson, with the city's residents turning out in droves to honor Taylor's legacy. The champion, known for her footwork, speed, and pressure fighting, dominated the fight, winning by scores of 110-90, 110-90, and 98-91. Promoter Eddie Hearn praised Taylor, hailing her as \"Ireland's greatest sportsperson,\" before she took one final lap of the ring. After almost a quarter of a century in the sport, Taylor's career marked the end of an era, but her impact on women's professional boxing and Irish pride will forever be remembered.",
  "summary": "Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.",
  "key_points": [
    "Katie Taylor ends boxing career in Croke Park fight",
    "Irish champion defeats Flora Pili by scores of 110-90, 110-90, 98-91",
    "80,000 fans attend historic Croke Park event"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Taylor's Croker swansong ends in triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/taylors-croker-swansong-ends-in-triumph",
        "published": "2026-09-05T22:32:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}