Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor is an Irish professional boxer, born on July 2, 1986, in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time. Taylor began her professional career in 2016 after an illustrious amateur career where she won multiple titles, including an Olympic gold medal in 2012.

Taylor is known for her exceptional speed, power, technical skill, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, such as being a two-weight world champion.

Off the ring, Taylor is also recognized for her influence in promoting women's boxing, inspiring millions worldwide.

Amateur Career

• Youth and Early Career: Taylor was born and raised in Bray and began boxing at a young age. She had an illustrious amateur career, winning five consecutive gold medals at the Women's World Championships from 2006 to 2014.

Olympics

• Olympic Success: Taylor represented Ireland at the 2012 London Olympics, where she won a gold medal in the lightweight division, becoming a national hero in Ireland.

Professional Career

• World Titles: Taylor turned professional in 2016 and within two years, she became the undisputed lightweight champion, holding all four major world titles. In 2019, she added the WBO junior welterweight title to her collection, becoming a two-weight world champion.

International Achievements

• Katie Taylor has represented Ireland in numerous international competitions, including the Olympics and the World Championships. She has won multiple gold medals at the World Championships and European Championships, and a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

• Style: Taylor is celebrated for her fast and aggressive style, combining power and accuracy. She is known for her exceptional movement, technical skill, and ability to switch between orthodox and southpaw stances.

• Family: Katie is the daughter of Peter and Bridget Taylor. Her father was a boxing coach and played a significant role in her early career.
• Influence: Taylor has been instrumental in promoting women's boxing, both in Ireland and globally. She is widely recognized as a role model for aspiring female boxers.

• Katie Taylor is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her role in promoting women's boxing and breaking down barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Her impact on the sport extends beyond the ring, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

World Titles:

• Undisputed lightweight champion, holding all four major world titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO)
• WBO junior welterweight champion

Amateur Titles:

• Five-time gold medalist at the Women's World Championships
• Six-time gold medalist at the European Championships
• Gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics

Books

• Brady, M. (2018) Katie Taylor: My Olympic Dream. Dublin: Blackwater Press.
• Sheehan, K. (2019) Katie Taylor: The Ultimate Fighting Machine. Cork: Mercier Press.

Websites

• AIBA: Information about Katie Taylor’s amateur career and achievements. Available at: https://www.aiba.org
• BoxRec: Details about Taylor’s professional career and records. Available at: https://boxrec.com

Articles

• ESPN: Katie Taylor: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/26686512
• The Guardian: Katie Taylor’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/katie-taylor

Documentaries

• Katie (2018): Directed by Ross Whitaker. This documentary provides a detailed look at Taylor’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.