Katie Taylor Prepares to Retire After Saturday's Bout, Receives Tributes from Boxing Legends

Katie Taylor, one of the sport’s most celebrated figures, is set to retire following her Saturday fight against Flora Pili. Leading women’s boxers Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano publicly honored Taylor, acknowledging her influence on the sport. The tributes came amid a growing conversation about the future of women’s boxing as Taylor’s career, marked by multiple titles and Olympic success, reaches its conclusion. Her final match will be a landmark event, drawing attention to the next generation of fighters who will step into the spotlight.