“We’re still trying to figure out the details, but I have one more fight this year. It’s kind of my retirement fight. It’s been a great journey, the whole lot of it, over the last 20 years.
“I’ve had highs and lows. It’s been an amazing, remarkable career and I’ve always wanted to end it here in Ireland.”
Croke Park remains her preferred venue. Negotiations have yet to produce a deal, but the Aviva Stadium and the 3Arena are alternative options if necessary.
“I just want to fight in Dublin to end my career. Of course we’re still hoping for Croke Park, we’re hanging on to a bit of hope that it can happen. If it doesn’t, there’s a lot of options there.”
A date and opponent are still to be confirmed. Taylor indicated the fight would likely land in July or August.
Taylor remains undisputed in theory at super lightweight. The WBC named her “Champion in Recess”, and Sandy Ryan has since won the vacant belt. Edith Soledad Matthysse recently obtained interim WBA status. If Taylor chooses to defend any part of the championship structure in her final fight, sanction alignment will be required.
Taylor last fought in July and completed a trilogy victory over Amanda Serrano to retain her super lightweight titles. That victory capped one of the defining rivalries of her era.
Her final game is less about finances or rankings and more about location. The emphasis is on finishing at home.
“The Irish have been so great to me throughout my career,” Taylor said. “It means so much to me. I’m just so grateful for that support and so grateful to be Irish.”
The venue is still being finalised. The opponent has not been confirmed.
Katie Taylor plans to end her professional career in Dublin, with the title picture expected to shift once she steps away.
