About this episode

Katie Taylor prepares to conclude her boxing career with a farewell fight at Croke Park.

Katie Taylor will wrap up an incredible boxing career this Saturday at a sold-out Croke Park. Gavan Casey, sportswriters with the 42.ie, joins The Last Word to look ahead to Taylor's farewell fight against French boxer Flora Pili. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

People in this episode

Host: Matt Cooper

Guest: Gavan Casey

Topics covered

• boxing
• farewell fight
• Katie Taylor
• sports
• Croke Park

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: the 42.ie

Places: Croke Park

More episodes of The Last Word with Matt Cooper

• Culture Club: Kyla Cobbler · September 9, 2026 · 31 min
• The Real Nigel Farage By John Sweeney · September 9, 2026 · 15 min
• GAA Representatives Insist The Association Is “Not Ready” For Integration · September 9, 2026 · 13 min
• Personal Finance: Bord Gáis Hikes Prices For 700k Customers · September 9, 2026 · 11 min
• The Last Word on the US: 25 Years Since 9/11 · September 8, 2026 · 17 min
• Govt Urged To Attend Trial Of Irishman Accused Of Criminal Damage To Israeli Arms Factory In Germany · September 8, 2026 · 12 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Last Word with Matt Cooper podcast page.