After years of speculation and negotiations, Katie Taylor's dream farewell in Croke Park has finally been confirmed.
Undisputed champion in two weight divisions, the Wicklow boxer has provided a decade of iconic memories for Irish fans in professional boxing.
Taylor will face Flora Pili on September 5th, with an expected crowd of over 80,000 witnessing the final fight of an incredible journey for the Bray woman.
She defends her WBO, WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles and fights for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight Championship.
Once Taylor ended her trilogy against Amanda Serrano with a third victory last summer, there were only two options- retirement, or one last dance in Croke Park.
Speaking to BreakingNews.ie, Taylor said only Croke Park could bring her back for one more fight.
"It is amazing. I was in limbo over the last few months; I didn't know what was happening.
"There were lots of doubts over the last few weeks if this was going to get over the line. To get the phone call from Brian a few days ago to say the contract was signed, I honestly couldn't believe it.
"This is my dream fight, the fairytale ending for me.
"After the last fight, I said to Eddie and Brian, that is it for me if we don't get Croke Park, it is Croke Park or nothing.
"Since then, they have been a mission to get it over the line. It has been hard work, but I am very grateful."
Prior to turning professional in 2016, Taylor won Olympic Gold in 2012, along with several World and European titles.
The career of Katie Taylor has been a journey followed across the world, from London to the US, with iconic moments along the way.
Now that a date has been confirmed for when it will end, it is something the Bray woman has made peace with.
"Over the last 10 years, this has been beyond my wildest dreams. I didn't have the capacity to dream these dreams.
"To end my career in such an iconic venue, it is like a movie.
"I think I knew after my last fight there isn't much else to chase after. I am very content and very happy, it has to stop at some stage.
"It definitely has sunk in. It will be an emotional walk to the ring for the final fight. It is going to be emotional, but I have to keep my emotions together. I also have a fight to win.
"I want my career on my terms. This is not going to be an easy fight; I did not want an easy fight for my last one.
"I wanted a real challenge and fight in Croke Park, so those two conditions were met."
The rise of women's boxing, and indeed women's sport, has been there for all to see as Taylor's career has progressed.
The trilogy against Serrano put new eyes on women's boxing and a level of popularity that was unimaginable years ago.
Both fights against Chantelle Cameron in the 3 Arena brought big boxing events back to the country that looked like they would never return.
As thousands watch the fight for the super-lightweight titles against Pili, Taylor hopes she can inspire the next generation, as she praised the impact women have had in Ireland.
"I think an event like this will inspire a new generation of fighters and athletes. I hope that will be the case.
"I think female athletes in this country are doing phenomenal things. The young kids coming up right now are very lucky to have so many athletes. Rachel Blackmore, Katie McCabe, Rhasidat Adeleke, Kellie Harrington, they are doing amazing things.
"I was looking up to the likes of Sonia O'Sullivan, I was very lucky to have someone like her to look up to. It does genuinely inspire you."
