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Taylor and Pili Weigh In Ahead of Undisputed Title Bout at Croke Park
WHY IT MATTERS
The Saturday fight will crown the undisputed light‑welterweight champion, setting the stage for future title defenses and reshaping the division’s rankings.
What happened
On a sunny afternoon at Trinity College in Dublin, Katie Taylor and Flora Pili completed their final weigh‑in for the light‑welterweight division. Both fighters recorded weights below the limit, confirming their eligibility for the upcoming match.
The bout, scheduled for Saturday at Croke Park, will determine the undisputed champion of the division. The weigh‑in marks the last official step before the fighters head to the stadium, where the title will be contested.
The event is set to attract a large crowd and will be broadcast to a national audience, highlighting the significance of the championship fight in Irish boxing.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Emotional Taylor steps on the scales one final time
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