Irish boxer and athlete who pushed women's boxing to the fore
Katie Taylor is set to bid farewell to boxing in a final, high-stakes title bout in Dublin, aiming to become a three‑time undisputed world champion against Flora Pili. The 40‑year‑old Olympic gold medallist faces a young, undefeated challenger in an 80,000‑seat sell‑out at Croke Park, with the event marketed as one of Ireland’s greatest sporting nights.
Carty collapses through the ropes after a punch to the back of the head; the fight is ruled a no-contest. Carty is reported to be recovering at home after a concussion scare; Allen expresses disappointment.
Wrexham’s high-profile owners have posted a tongue-in-cheek video lampooning Southampton amid the clubs’ Championship clash. The post nods to last season’s Spygate saga, with Reynolds and Mac stressing privacy as they promote Firefox, and ties in prior training-ground spying incidents involving Southampton.
Fury and Joshua have agreed to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December, with Netflix streaming globally. After years of delays and negotiator standoffs, Britain hosts one of boxing’s biggest events as both fighters push to settle a decade-long rivalry.
Amanda Serrano will defend her unified featherweight titles in San Juan on January 9, aiming to break the all-time women’s knockout record. The seven-division undisputed former champion has said this will be her final fight, a night she describes as a celebration of her career and a milestone for women’s boxing.