# Katie Taylor

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Taylor on Harrington: 'What she's doing for those kids - inspiring a generation - is very, very special'

‘The young girls growing up actually watching Kellie win that gold medal: you have no idea what that’s going to do for kids in that area.’

22.8k

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Aug 31st 2021, 8:02 PM

# Options

Kellie Harrington has ability to be 'very successful' in pro ranks, says Barry McGuigan

And a mega fight with Katie Taylor would be ‘massive’.

27.9k

Aug 9th 2021, 9:57 AM

# Where There's A Will

From sleeping in a church to the top of the boxing world - with the help of a milk carton

Jessica McCaskill: from homelessness to investment banking, willing a Katie Taylor fight into existence, and becoming a living legend in her own right.

22.2k

Jul 1st 2021, 7:45 AM

# sofa watch

Sofa Watch: Irish Olympic hopefuls join Ryan as the Late Late wraps up for the summer

All you need to know about your Irish and international chat show options.

7.2k

May 28th 2021, 5:01 PM

# champion's rally

Taylor edges out Jonas in another enthralling encounter to defend undisputed title

The Irish icon earned a razor-tight unanimous decision over her friend and foe from Liverpool in a modern classic.

77.6k

May 1st 2021, 10:47 PM

# Katie

Katie Taylor focused on Jonas bout ahead of possibly switching divisions

Taylor defends her WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO lightweight titles against Jonas at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night.

18.8k

May 1st 2021, 7:00 AM

# Test

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25.0k

Apr 30th 2021, 5:00 PM

# best in the business

'Expect Taylor-Jonas to be another classic akin to their Olympic clash'

We preview the undisputed lightweight champion’s long-awaited rematch and Man United’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool on the latest episode of The Punt.

9.0k

Apr 29th 2021, 5:08 PM

# Back To The Future

Same but different: Taylor and Jonas promise more fireworks nine years on from Olympic classic

The Irish icon won a thrilling London Olympics quarter-final between them, but the Liverpudlian knows how to tear up a script.

9.6k

Apr 28th 2021, 2:04 PM

# warning

'Everyone’s got weaknesses' - Liverpool's Jonas gearing up for Katie Taylor fight

Natasha Jonas will take on the Irish boxing star this weekend

16.9k

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Apr 26th 2021, 11:56 AM

# two-time SPOTY

Katie Taylor named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year for 2020

Taylor, who earned a thrilling rematch win over Delfine Persoon and headlined a major breakthrough for women’s boxing on Sky, last won the award in 2012.

26.2k

Jan 28th 2021, 10:43 PM

# 2020 Survey

Dublin voted Team of the Year while Katie Taylor is again Ireland's most admired sports star

Taylor’s win over Delfine Persoon was voted the most memorable sporting moment.

17.8k

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Jan 27th 2021, 12:07 PM

# Best of the best

Katie Taylor and Sam Bennett among nominees for 2020 RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year

Ciarán Kilkenny, Gearóid Hegarty, Sanita Puspure and Colin Keane are also in the running.

5.2k

Jan 21st 2021, 12:46 PM

# world recognition

Taylor wins prestigious Ring Magazine Female Fighter of the Year for second year in succession

And still…

18.2k

Dec 27th 2020, 11:07 PM

# Looking Back

‘I had to take unpaid leave to play in the Champions League’ – The life of an Irish female footballer

Former Peamount star Ruth Comeford on the influences that shaped her career.

21.1k

Dec 25th 2020, 8:00 PM

# the eagle has landed

Katie Taylor misses out as Khabib Nurmagomedov wins BBC's World Sport Star award

The UFC star and the Bray boxer were among the nominees for an award decided by a public vote.

9.3k

Dec 17th 2020, 11:23 PM

# aaand still

Katie Taylor named American boxing writers' female fighter of the year for second year running

The Irish icon has retained the prestigious end-of-year award and also remains top of the BWAA’s pound-for-pound rankings.

4.6k

Dec 14th 2020, 8:00 PM

# New Frontiers

'Katie is one of two or three female athletes who we think have superstar potential on a global scale'

Multi-billion-pound streaming giant DAZN is now live in Ireland, but they see an Irish sporting icon as a key part of their global expansion plans.

19.7k

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Dec 14th 2020, 5:00 PM

# recognition

Katie Taylor included on 6-strong shortlist for SPOTY World Sport Star award

LeBron James, Dustin Johnson and Khabib Nurmagomedov also make the list.

5.1k

Dec 3rd 2020, 11:16 PM

# fight like a girl

The qualifier, 'It's not women's boxing - it's just boxing', can be put to bed after Saturday night

With Jane Couch watching on, it was fitting that Katie Taylor and co. put their fists through the glass ceiling at Wembley Arena, of all places.

39.8k

Nov 18th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Popular

Over 2 million in Britain and Ireland watch Katie Taylor's fight

Meanwhile, in more good news for the 34-year-old Bray native, she has just been named Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound number one fighter.

11.8k

Nov 17th 2020, 6:03 PM

# Aaaand still

Taylor batters game Gutierrez to retain undisputed title in near shutout

The Irish icon dropped Miriam Gutierrez and hurt in her several rounds but had to settle for an almost-perfect unanimous decision.

120k

Nov 14th 2020, 11:37 PM

# Fight Week

'It's so good to see an Irish athlete headlining this event. Think of all the girls sitting at home, and boys as well'

Katie Taylor’s latest title defence and England v Ireland are up for discussion as Kathleen McNamee and Johnny Ward join us on this week’s edition of The Punt.

22.5k

Nov 11th 2020, 5:00 PM

# Boxing

'I want girls to grow up and do even better than I have in my career - that’s what true legacy looks like'

Katie Taylor on her free-to-air fight this Saturday, her cultural significance in professional boxing, and the debate over female fighters’ earnings.

23.6k

Nov 11th 2020, 8:00 AM

# KT

Katie Taylor's world title defence to be broadcast free to all on Saturday night

Taylor v Gutierrez to be show on Sky Sports Mix as well as YouTube, Facebook and the Sky Sports website.

9.3k

Nov 10th 2020, 1:51 PM

# November reign

Katie Taylor to return to the ring in November for mandatory title defence

Taylor will take on unbeaten Spaniard Miriam Gutierrez, promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed.

5.2k

Sep 24th 2020, 1:28 PM

# Best of the best

Katie Taylor #2 as Ring Magazine release inaugural women's pound-for-pound rankings

Three-weight world champion Claressa Shields tops Ring Magazine’s list.

15.7k

Aug 24th 2020, 1:56 PM

# repeat

Katie Taylor defends her undisputed title in another entertaining nail-biter with Persoon

Delfine Persoon said she believed Taylor deserved her unanimous decision following another close encounter between the two rivals.

114k

Aug 22nd 2020, 10:49 PM

# legacy at stake

For the first time, Taylor enters a fight with as much on the line for her as London 2012

Scrutinous eyes not only from Ireland but from all corners of the globe will be on her performance tonight, the weight of the world on her shoulders.

70.5k

Aug 22nd 2020, 5:33 PM

# bogeywoman

'Everybody thought: 'She's a legend, nobody can beat her.' Now, we know it's possible'

Delfine Persoon sets out to break Irish hearts and become arguably the greatest ever female professional boxer tonight.

28.1k

Aug 22nd 2020, 6:30 AM

# straightener

Safely on weight, Taylor and Persoon face off for final time before tomorrow's rematch

The Belgian weighed in almost 2.5lbs heavier than she did for their original scrap, but was comfortably under the 135-pound limit.

8.2k

Aug 21st 2020, 2:12 PM

# disputed champion

'It's been hanging over my head over the last year' - Taylor sets out to avenge her own victory

Ahead of her eagerly anticipated rematch with Delfine Persoon on Saturday, Katie Taylor says she is ‘looking forward to shutting up everyone that has criticised me’.

23.0k

Aug 19th 2020, 8:30 AM

# destiny's child

‘If you offered me €500m or Olympic Gold, I’d tell you to keep your money’

The Tokyo Olympics were supposed to open tomorrow but instead of parading around Japan’s National Stadium, medal prospect Michaela Walsh will be running north Belfast’s roads.

9.7k

Jul 23rd 2020, 8:00 PM

# straightener

Katie Taylor set for surprise rematch versus rival Persoon in Eddie Hearn's garden

A sequel to their June 2019 classic at Madison Square Garden, during which Taylor emerged as a controversial winner, is in the works.

25.8k

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Jul 7th 2020, 8:20 PM

# Bad Blood

Katie Taylor demands 'no more excuses', which is all she usually gets from Amanda Serrano

A tweet from Taylor sparked an online war of words between Serrano, Eddie Hearn and Lou DiBella, and female boxing’s biggest fight now looks unlikely.

24.4k

Jun 30th 2020, 9:27 PM

# matchroom square garden

Donovan gets the chance he has craved as he lands big fight on Sky Sports

Ireland’s James Tennyson will also fight on one of Matchroom’s ‘Fight Camp’ shows, while there may be room yet for Jason Quigley to feature.

5.3k

Jun 26th 2020, 4:10 PM

# fight camp

Katie Taylor set for August title defence but no opponent confirmed

Amanda Serrano was expected to sign on for the clash on the Dillian Whyte v Alexander Povetkin card.

1.8k

Jun 26th 2020, 2:43 PM

# dreams

How a 16-year-old with no boxing experience went from idolising Katie Taylor to competing with her

Ireland’s Gráinne Walsh discusses her circuitous sporting journey.

7.6k

May 17th 2020, 7:30 AM

# future plans

Katie Taylor could feature, as Eddie Hearn hopes to bring boxing back at Matchroom headquarters

The British Boxing Board of Control indicated bouts can return in two months’ time subject to a series of strict regulations.

2.4k

May 15th 2020, 11:21 PM

# planting the seed

Serrano preparing to face four people - 'the three judges and Katie Taylor' - in women's superfight

‘Whatever she brings, I’ll be able to bring it harder,’ said the seven-time world champion from Puerto Rico.

6.0k

May 11th 2020, 6:01 PM