'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win
Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.
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"Thank you so much for paving the way. Wishing you happiness, success and joy for this next season."
— Caroline Dubois , Athlete
"Congrats Katie. Now ride off into the sunset. You deserve it all."
— Claressa Shields , Athlete
"What a legacy. It's been a privilege watching your journey from the beginning."
— Alycia Baumgardner , Athlete
"You can tell that she doesn't enjoy doing stuff in front of the media, but she still has this adulation from everybody."
— Carl Frampton , Athlete
"I don't think in all of my years of watching this game, I have seen an exit as beautiful, amazing and fitting."
— Tony Bellew , Celebrity
"That's what you really remember about her."
— Barry Jones , Athlete
"I was sitting there watching her put her gloves in the centre of the ring and it's like a story."
— Mikaela Mayer , Athlete
Key People
Alycia Baumgardner is a professional boxer recognized for her achievements in women's boxing.
Barry Jones is a former world champion boxer and boxing commentator.
Carl Frampton is a former professional boxer and world champion from Northern Ireland.
Caroline Dubois is a unified lightweight champion defending her titles.
Undisputed heavyweight champion and the most decorated woman in boxing history.
Katie Taylor is a two-division undisputed boxing champion from Ireland.
Mikaela Mayer is an American boxer holding the WBA and WBC titles in women's boxing.
Tony Bellew is a former British cruiserweight world champion and sports pundit.
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Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.
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