A historic fight week will see Katie Taylor and Flora Pili weigh-in at the iconic Trinity College Dublin before they fight for the Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship in front of 80,000 at Croke Park on Saturday, September 5 – live worldwide on DAZN and non-exclusively in Ireland on RTÉ.
Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest university, and home to its greatest cultural treasure, the Book of Kells – a precious 9th century manuscript.
Earlier this summer, in June, Ireland’s greatest ever athlete Katie Taylor received an honorary degree from Trinity as she was awarded the university’s highest honour by Chancellor Dr Mary McAleese at a special ceremony in Trinity’s historic Exam Hall.
And now, as she prepares for her final fight in professional boxing, Taylor looks forward to returning to Trinity next Friday, September 4, to face off with undefeated French opponent Pili for the last time before their monumental showdown.
A ticket portal is for fans to attend the Ceremonial Weigh-In, which starts at 6pm. Further details can be found here: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/1800651BE2E0AEFA
Fight Week, delivered by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing in association with Aiken Promotions and Brian Peters, begins on Tuesday, September 1 when Taylor and Pili meet at the Main Event Press Conference at The Helix, Mahony Hall.
Then, on Wednesday, September 2, Taylor and Pili lead the stacked card of fighters taking part in an Open Workout, taking place at the same venue at 6pm.
Fans are invited to attend both events by applying for tickets:
Main Event Press Conference: https://www.thehelix.ie/taylor-vs-pili-pressconference
Open Workout: https://www.thehelix.ie/taylor-vs-pili-prefightworkout
On Thursday, September 3, the undercard – including Dave Allen vs Thomas Carty, Paddy Donovan vs Tyrone McKenna, Taylor Bevan vs Emmet Brennan, Molly McCann vs Sylwia Doligala, Joe McGrail vs Matthew Boreland, Adam Olaniyan vs Matej Hudak, Bobbi Flood vs Jack Swallow and Paul Ryan vs Paddy Gallagher – take to the stage for the Undercard Press Conference at The Helix, The Theatre, which starts at 1pm – open to media only.
Media can register to attend Fight Week events via the following accreditation portal: https://r1.marketing-pages.com/p/79SU-NS4/taylor-pili-media-fightweek-apply
Kindly note: Fight Night accreditation has closed and successful applicants have been notified. Any further requests will not be considered.
Taylor vs Pili is sponsored by Title Event Partners Lidl Ireland, along with sponsors Paddy Power, Domino’s Ireland, Everlast, That Prize Guy, Ten Percent Club and Riyadh Season.
Lidl Ireland is bringing the excitement directly to shoppers in the lead up to fight night. Across all stores in Ireland from Thursday through Sunday, Lidl Plus customers who spend €50 will be in with a chance of winning fight night tickets.
Lidl Plus giveaways continue over the weekend with special in-store activations on Saturday and Sunday at both Lidl Bray locations, where one pair of tickets will be won in each store Lidl have also teamed up with RTE for a live broadcast at our newly renamed The Katie Taylor Lidl store on September 4, with plans underway for a second open broadcaster at the Ballybough store on September 5.
Title Event Partner Lidl Ireland Chief Executive Officer Robert Ryan said: “Lidl Ireland is proud to stand ‘In Katie’s Corner’ as the Title Event Partner for this historic fight at Croke Park. At Lidl, this moment goes far beyond a single fight; it’s about recognising Katie’s extraordinary contribution to Irish sport and continuing our commitment to championing women in sport in Ireland. Katie has inspired an entire generation with her dedication, talent and resilience, and it’s been incredible to see the country come together to back her for this monumental occasion.”
TAYLOR VS PILI – OFFICIAL FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY
Main Event Press Conference – Ticketed event for Public guests
Time: 3pm media arrivals for 4pm start
Venue: The Helix, Mahony Hall
Address: DCU, Ascaill Uí Choileáin, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22
WEDNESDAY
Open Workout – Ticketed event for Public guests
Time: 5.15pm media arrivals for 6pm start
Venue: The Helix, Mahony Hall
Address: DCU, Ascaill Uí Choileáin, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22
THURSDAY
Undercard Press Conference – Media only
Time: 12pm media arrivals for 1pm start
Venue: The Helix, The Theatre
Address: DCU, Ascaill Uí Choileáin, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22
FRIDAY
Ceremonial Weigh-In – Ticketed event for Public guests
Time: Media arrivals for 5pm for 6pm start
Venue: Trinity College Dublin
Address: College Green, Dublin 2
SATURDAY
Fight Day 5k
Location: Ellenfield Park, Church Entrance, Whitehall, Dublin 9
Meet time: 8am
