Katie Taylor is an Irish professional boxer and former footballer. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time.
Amateur career
Taylor began boxing at the age of 11 and quickly rose through the ranks of the amateur boxing world. She won her first Irish National title at the age of 15 and went on to win a record 18 consecutive National titles. She also won five World Championship titles, five European Championship titles, and an Olympic gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Professional career
Taylor made her professional debut in 2016 and has quickly become one of the most dominant boxers in the world. She is the current undisputed lightweight champion and the undisputed super lightweight champion. She has won all 15 of her professional fights, 10 of which have been by knockout.
Awards and honors
Taylor is a recipient of the following awards:
- Olympic gold medal (2012)
- World Boxing Council (WBC) Female Lightweight Champion (2017–present)
- World Boxing Association (WBA) Female Lightweight Champion (2017–present)
- International Boxing Federation (IBF) Female Lightweight Champion (2017–2022)
- World Boxing Organization (WBO) Female Lightweight Champion (2017–2019)
- Undisputed Super Lightweight Champion (2023–present)
- Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year (2018)
- Irish Sportsperson of the Year (2018)
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year (2020)
Legacy
Katie Taylor is an inspiration to women and girls around the world. She is a role model for athletes of all ages and backgrounds. She is a pioneer in women’s boxing and has helped to break down barriers for women in sport.
What age is Katie Taylor?
37 years
Is Katie Taylor in a relationship?
“I don’t think male boxers get asked it, though.” Taylor told The Irish Mirror in 2019 that she is so busy with boxing that she doesn’t have time for a relationship.
