Katie Taylor

  • WINS
    24
  • Losses
    1
  • Draws
    0
  • ko's
    6
  • Alias
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  • Height
    165
  • Reach
    168
  • Division
  • Light Welterweight
  • Age
  • 38
  • Country
  • IrelandIreland
  • Born in
  • Bray
  • KO PERCENTAGE
  • 25%
  • Bouts
  • 25
  • ROUNDS BOXED
  • 214
  • Stance
  • O

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Biography

Early Life and Amateur Career

 

Katie Taylor, born on July 2, 1986, in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, displayed a passion for sports from a young age. Growing up in a family with a strong sporting background, her father, Peter Taylor, was a former Irish senior light heavyweight champion boxer, and her mother, Bridget, was a well-known referee and boxing coach. Katie’s introduction to boxing came early, training alongside her brothers in their home gym under the guidance of their father. Taylor’s amateur career began with a historic achievement. In October 2001, at the age of 15, she participated in the first officially sanctioned women’s boxing match in Ireland, defeating Alanna Audley from Belfast. This milestone was just the beginning of a trailblazing career that would see Taylor become a dominant force in women’s boxing.

 

Throughout her amateur career, Taylor accumulated an impressive list of accolades. She won her first national senior title in 2003, setting the stage for her international success. Taylor’s breakthrough on the global stage came in 2005 when she won the gold medal at the European Amateur Championships in Tonsberg, Norway. Competing in the lightweight division, she displayed her exceptional skills and tactical prowess, defeating top European opponents. Taylor’s success continued at the World Amateur Championships. In 2006, she captured her first world title in New Delhi, India, defeating Annabella Farias in the final. This victory marked the beginning of a remarkable run at the World Championships, where she won gold medals in 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. Her dominance in the lightweight division established her as the best female amateur boxer in the world.

 

One of Taylor’s most significant achievements came at the 2012 London Olympics. Women’s boxing made its debut at the Olympics, and Taylor was a favorite to win gold in the lightweight division. She lived up to expectations, defeating Sofya Ochigava of Russia in a thrilling final to claim the gold medal. This historic victory not only cemented her legacy but also raised the profile of women’s boxing globally. Katie Taylor’s amateur career is marked by numerous titles and accolades, including five consecutive European Championships (2005-2011) and six consecutive European Union Championships (2008-2013). Her relentless dedication, exceptional talent, and trailblazing spirit have made her an icon in the sport, paving the way for future generations of female boxers.

 

Professional Career

 

Taylor made her professional debut on November 26, 2016, with a third-round TKO victory over Karina Kopińska at The SSE Arena in London. This win marked the beginning of a historic career that would see Taylor become one of the most dominant figures in women’s boxing.

 

Taylor quickly ascended the ranks, showcasing her skill and determination in successive bouts. By October 28, 2017, she had captured her first major title, the vacant WBA female lightweight title, with a unanimous decision victory over Anahí Ester Sánchez at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Taylor’s relentless pursuit of greatness continued as she defended her title multiple times and unified the lightweight division. On April 28, 2018, she added the IBF female lightweight title to her collection by defeating Victoria Bustos via unanimous decision at Barclays Center in New York City.

 

One of Taylor’s most notable victories came on June 1, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where she faced Delfine Persoon. In a hard-fought battle, Taylor emerged victorious by majority decision, unifying the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, and winning the WBC and inaugural The Ring female lightweight titles. This victory cemented her status as the undisputed lightweight champion of the world. Taylor continued to defend her titles against top contenders, including a split decision win over Amanda Serrano on April 30, 2022, at Madison Square Garden. This fight, hailed as one of the greatest in women’s boxing history, further solidified Taylor’s legacy as a pound-for-pound great.

 

In 2023, Taylor took on the challenge of moving up in weight to face Chantelle Cameron for the light-welterweight titles. On May 20, 2023, she faced her first professional defeat, losing to Cameron by majority decision at the 3Arena in Dublin. However, in a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Taylor avenged her loss on November 25, 2023, defeating Cameron by majority decision to claim the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female light-welterweight titles.

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