Katie Taylor is an accomplished Irish professional boxer and former footballer. Renowned as the undisputed lightweight and super lightweight world champion, she has held the WBA title since 2017, the IBF title since 2018, and the WBC, WBO, and The Ring magazine titles since 2019. Additionally, Taylor claimed the WBO junior-welterweight title in 2019. Notably, her victory over Delfine Persoon in 2019 established her as one of only eight boxers in history, regardless of gender, to simultaneously hold all four major world titles in boxing—WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO.
In a historic achievement on November 25, 2023, Taylor added to her accolades by becoming the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world, defeating Chantelle Cameron in Dublin.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 37 years
Height- 1.65 m
Weight- 61 kg
Born- 2 July 1986
Birthplace-Bray, Ireland
Siblings-Lee Taylor, Peter Taylor, Sarah Taylor
Profession-Irish professional boxer and former footballer
Nationality- Irish
Parents
On July 2, 1986, in Bray, County Wicklow, Taylor was born to Bridget (née Cranley) and Pete Taylor. Her family includes an older sister, Sarah, and two older brothers, Lee and Peter.
On June 15, 2018, Pete Taylor, Katie Taylor’s father, experienced the unfortunate incident of being a victim in the Bray boxing club shooting. He sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and arm, but fortunately survived.
It’s worth noting that Taylor is also related to UFC flyweight Molly McCann, as they are cousins.
Boyfriend
Katie Taylor is not married, not in a relationship, and not currently dating anyone. She is currently single.
Career
Katie Taylor embarked on her boxing journey in 1998 at the age of 12 under the tutelage of her father at St Fergal’s Boxing Club in Bray, where her older brothers, Lee and Peter, also honed their skills. A pivotal moment came at 15 in 2001 when she participated in Ireland’s inaugural officially sanctioned female boxing match at the National Stadium, securing a victory against Alanna Audley from Belfast.
The trajectory of Taylor’s success soared at the 2005 European Amateur Championships in Tønsberg, Norway, where she clinched the gold medal in the 60 kg lightweight class, defeating Eva Wahlström of Finland. Despite a setback in the 2005 World Amateur Championships, where she reached the quarter-finals and faced her only defeat by Kang Kum-Hui, Taylor rebounded triumphantly.
In 2006, at the European Amateur Championships in Warsaw, Poland, Taylor secured her second successive gold medal by defeating reigning world champion Tatiana Chalaya and earning the tournament’s Best Boxer award. Her historic feat continued at the 2006 World Women’s Boxing Championship in New Delhi, India, where she became Ireland’s first World Champion, triumphing over Chalaya again in the semi-final and subsequently defeating Erica Farias of Argentina in the 60 kg final.
Successive victories followed in the European Championships in 2007 and the European Union Championships in 2008, where Taylor secured her first European Union gold. The pinnacle came at the 2008 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship in Ningbo, China, where she claimed her second World title in the 60 kg weight class, marking her 100th bout with a victory over China’s Cheng Dong.
Taylor’s achievements extended to her professional debut in 2016, marked by a third-round technical knockout at Wembley Arena in London. Notable wins, including those on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs. Éric Molina heavyweight world title fight, solidified her standing in the professional realm. Beyond the ring, Taylor’s diverse endeavors include appearances on RTÉ’s Sport Stream in 2002, coaching on Charity Lords of the Ring in 2009, and serving as a brand ambassador for Its4women, an online insurance company, from 2016 onwards.
As of March 2023, Taylor holds the top position in the global rankings for active female lightweights according to BoxRec. Furthermore, she is recognized as the best pound-for-pound female boxer globally by both The Ring and BoxRe. Renowned for her high-energy and aggressive boxing approach, Taylor has established herself as a prominent figure in the sport.
Achievement/ Awards
- 2004 FAI International Football Awards: – Awarded Under-19 Women’s International Player of the Year.
- 2010 International Boxing Association (AIBA) Awards: – Named World Female Boxer of the Year.
- 2012 People of the Year Awards: – Recognized as Sportsperson of the Year.
- 2012 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year: – Honored with the prestigious sports award.
- 2012 Irish Book Awards: – Achieved Irish Sports Book recognition.
- 2013 Dublin City University Honorary degree:- Awarded an Honorary D.Phil. (hc).
- 2014 The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council: – Named Sportswoman of the Year.
- 2019 BWAA Awards: – Received the Christy Martin Award for Female Fighter of the Year.
- 2020 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year: – Again recognized as the Sports Person of the Year.
- 2022 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year: – Maintained the title of Sports Person of the Year.
Net Worth 2023
As of 2023, Katie Taylor’s estimated net worth is approximately €3.5 million.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron
Katie Taylor Claims Undisputed Super Lightweight Title, Defeating Chantelle Cameron
On a memorable night in Dublin, Katie Taylor achieved redemption against Chantelle Cameron, becoming the new undisputed world super-lightweight champion. This victory marked a sweet redemption for Taylor, who avenged her narrow loss to Cameron six months ago. Judges awarded Taylor a justified decision with scores of 98-92 and 96-94, while the third judge declared it a 95-95 draw.
Notably, Taylor retains her world lightweight champion status, placing her in the unprecedented position of being the undisputed champion in two weight divisions simultaneously. Despite conceding size and age to Cameron in a rematch held at a higher weight class, Taylor’s remarkable skills earned her victory in this intense contest.
Entering the ring before Cameron, Taylor experienced being the underdog for the first time in her career in a dark and raucous arena. The fervent support from the partisan crowd, illuminated by swathes of green light, underscored Taylor’s cherished status in Ireland as the country’s most popular sporting figure.
