Katie Taylor is an Irish professional boxer who is the current undisputed lightweight champion.
Taylor is a highly decorated amateur who won gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
She also won five consecutive gold medals at the World Championships, six gold medals at the European Championships and five at the European Union Championships.
After the 2016 Games, Taylor turned professional and signed up for Matchroom Boxing. In 2020, Taylor was ranked as the female's number one Pound for Pound fighter by BoxRec.
Taylor's amateur career
Taylor works her way to the top
Miriam Gutierrez, Natasha Jonas, Jennifer Han and Firuza Sharipova were then all dispatched by unanimous decision over the next two years, as Taylor retained all her straps.
Madison Square Garden win vs Amanda Serrano
Katie Taylor revelled in the 'best night' of her career after showing immense resilience to narrowly outpoint Amanda Serrano in an enthralling battle at a packed Madison Square Garden in April 2022.
In October 2023, Taylor comfortably beat Argentina's Karen Elizabeth Carbajal at Wembley Arena to retain her undisputed lightweight titles for the seventh time with a unanimous points decision.
Defeat to Chantelle Cameron
Taylor fought in Ireland for the first time as a professional on Saturday, May 20, 2023 looking to become an undisputed two-weight world champion against Chantelle Cameron.
Katie Taylor's next fight
How to watch Katie Taylor
After linking with Hearn and Matchroom in 2016, Taylor has enjoyed unprecedented success and is the pioneer of women's boxing.
Taylor has had two main trainers throughout her career as an amateur and a professional fighter.
Throughout most of her time on the amateur circuit, she was trained by her father, Pete Taylor.
They enjoyed huge success together, as Taylor claimed five world championships as well as a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics. Shortly before the 2016 Olympics in Rio, the pair parted ways.
It was revealed in the documentary on Taylor's life titled 'Katie', that the split came as a result of his father's breakup of his marriage, which had an adverse effect on the duo's relationship.
Shortly after, Taylor turned to Ross Enamait as her head trainer. The American does not have a background in boxing coaching, but he is a fitness expert who Taylor came across online by watching his videos.
She moved out to Connecticut to train with him ahead of the Olympics, and the trainer/boxer combo has remained intact to this day having enjoyed enormous success in the pro ranks.
You can watch Taylor exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK and streaming service DAZN in the U.S, Canada, Spain, Italy and Germany.
Personal life
Taylor was born in Bray, County Wicklow and is the daughter of Irish mother Bridget and British father Peter Taylor.
Peter spent a lot of time in Leeds and Birmingham growing up but settled in Ireland after marrying Bridget. Taylor is the youngest of four siblings: Lee, Sarah and Peter.
Peter was a former Irish senior light heavyweight champion and introduced Katie into boxing alongside her two brothers.
While Taylor has enjoyed unparalleled amounts of success in the sport, she also had the chance to be a soccer player having represented Ireland. Taylor won 11 caps and scored twice.
Taylor played for numerous teams at club level and played in multiple cup finals, with most of her success coming with Peamount United. In 2010, she was part of the Peamount squad that won a domestic treble.
In 2004, she was named Under-19 Women's International Player of the Year at the FAI International Football Awards.