talkSPORT betting tips – Best boxing bets and expert advice for Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili

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Katie Taylor fights for the final time on Saturday night as she takes on Flora Pili in an undisputed super lightweight world title fight.Taylor has confirmed she will retire after the contest at Croke Park in Dublin as she bids to end on a huge high. The Irish superstar is defending the WBA, IBF and WBO world titles and the vacant WBC belt is up for grabs, meaning she could retire as a three-time undisputed world champion.Pili has put together a 12-0 record and landed the IBO belt in her last fight. The Frenchwoman arrives as a huge underdog, however, against a fighter who is widely regarded as one of the all-time greats.GET UP TO £30 IN FREE BETS WHEN YOU BET ON BOXING WITH talkSPORT BETKatie Taylor vs Flora Pili TipsFight to go the distance – Yes @ 4/11 Katie Taylor to win by decision or technical decision @ 2/5 Don’t expect an early finish in DublinBoth of these fighters are tough and durable and a knockout probably isn’t on the cards at Croke Park.Katie Taylor has an almost flawless 25-1 record and her sole defeat came on points to Chantelle Cameron, and it was a loss she avenged in an immediate rematch.The Bray Bomber has only won five of her fights inside the distance and she hasn’t managed a stoppage since 2019, and she hasn’t scored a knockdown in any of her last six fights.Flora Pili is unbeaten and like Taylor she has a modest stoppage rate with just two of her wins coming via knockout. Neither of these fighters has ever been officially knocked down so there is a very good chance that the judges will be required on Saturday.Taylor can claim dominant points winThis fight should go the full 10 rounds but it could still be a one-sided affair and Taylor can ensure she ends her career on a high by securing a win on points.The 40-year-old has a trio of wins over Amanda Serrano on her CV as well as victories over elite operators such as Jennifer Han, Natasha Jonas and Delfine Persoon (twice). Her sole defeat to Cameron was via majority decision and she quickly avenged that loss, and Cameron is a top quality fighter in her own right having recently become a unified super welterweight champion by beating Mikaela Mayer.Pili, 29, is untested at the very highest level and has only fought outside of her native France once. The Saint-Avold fighter is a former European champion and has passed every test she has faced so far, but taking on one of the best in the business as the away fighter in Dublin looks a step too far for Pili.Taylor’s last 13 wins have all come on points and she has all the tools, experience and quality to win convincingly on the judges’ scorecards in her swansong.GET UP TO £30 IN FREE BETS WHEN YOU BET ON BOXING WITH talkSPORT BETRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamCare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org18+ New customers only. Opt in deposit and bet min £10 (max £30) on any sports (odds 2.00+) within 7 days. Get your initial stake (up to £30) credited in Free Bets. Free Bets to be used on selected markets and expire in 7 days. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly