Katie Taylor becomes three-time undisputed champion with win against Pili

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• Katie Taylor concluded her boxing career with a victory over Flora Pili in front of an 80,000-strong crowd at Croke Park.
• The Irish Olympic gold medallist secured scores of 100-90, 100-90, and 98-91 to become a three-time undisputed world champion.
• Taylor dominated her previously unbeaten French opponent through the 10 rounds using superior hand speed and movement.
• The victory added the vacant WBC title to her collection alongside her WBO, WBA, and IBF world belts.
• Taylor, who lost her grandmother recently, said following the fight: “She was one of the greatest people we’ve ever met. I know she’s looking down from on high.”