# Katie Taylor

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# new champs

Danny Jacobs wins on a split, Heather Hardy finally becomes world champ in New York

Danny Jacobs picked up the IBF middleweight strap with a hard-fought win over Ukrainian standout Sergiy Derevyanchenko.

6.4k

Oct 28th 2018, 11:19 AM

# Nowhere to hide

Taylor superfight in the works as Hearn set to sign six-weight world champion Serrano

Taylor’s rival, Amanda Serrano, is set to become her Matchroom stablemate with a view to making a massive women’s bout in 2019.

23.9k

Oct 27th 2018, 12:00 PM

# In your own time

Mayer: Time must be right for Taylor fight 'because it'd be a shame if the world wasn't watching'

US boxing prospect Mikaela Mayer remains on a collision course with Katie Taylor, but is in no rush to face the Irishwoman.

13.6k

Oct 24th 2018, 7:44 PM

# Must-See

'For the first time, maybe, people will see the real me - get to know my real personality'

Katie Taylor and director Ross Whitaker talk to The42 about their already critically-acclaimed upcoming documentary.

27.9k

Oct 24th 2018, 4:58 PM

# all too easy

'I expected a lot more': Taylor frustrated by negative Serrano and hopes her sister shows up for a scrap

‘I’d rather be knocked out while giving it my all than just survive for the 10 rounds,’ admitted a dissatisfied Katie Taylor.

15.2k

Oct 21st 2018, 9:20 AM

# boxing lesson

Taylor toys with tough Cindy Serrano to retain titles in Boston as a 'Notorious' fan watches on

Taylor tormented Serrano for 10 rounds en route to a shutout victory.

54.5k

Oct 21st 2018, 4:57 AM

# Fighting Irish

Boom-Boom Kennedy and the magic behind the Celtic Warrior gym

Garda Niall Kennedy will fight in Boston this weekend along with fellow Irish boxers Katie Taylor, Sean McComb and James Tennyson.

9.8k

Oct 20th 2018, 10:00 AM

# Star Quality

Hearn eyeing December Canelo card and 'superfights' for Taylor provided she passes Boston test

Eddie Hearn also admitted that tonight’s title fight between his US recruit Tevin Farmer and Ireland’s James Tennyson ‘could go either way’.

4.1k

Oct 20th 2018, 7:00 AM

# titletown

Taylor, Tennyson and respective opponents make weight for Irish world title doubleheader

Tennyson came in smack bang on the 130-pound limit for his first ever world title fight, while Taylor comfortably made 135 as per usual.

21.9k

Oct 19th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Katie Trailer

The trailer for the new Katie Taylor documentary is here and it looks magnificent

‘KATIE’ hits Irish cinemas on 26 October.

20.8k

Oct 18th 2018, 5:05 PM

# what a fight

Pound-for-pound queen willing to drop weight to face 'amazing' Katie Taylor in historic women's fight

If the price was right, Cecilia Braekhus would even relinquish her four world title belts for a groundbreaking fight with Taylor.

42.0k

Oct 17th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Pulling no punches

Taylor baffled by 'mentally fragile' rival Amanda Serrano, but must first deal with her big sister in Boston

‘It’s a stupid time for her to go into MMA and claim there’s no money involved in women’s boxing,’ says Katie Taylor of Amanda Serrano.

36.9k

Oct 16th 2018, 6:35 AM

# turn up for the books

Five years after his world 'shattered around him' in the ring, Tennyson fights for the world title in Boston

On 19 October 2013, Ireland’s James Tennyson was stopped by a 2-64-5 Latvian journeyman. On 20 October 2018, he fights for the world title at Boston’s TD Garden.

14.8k

Oct 15th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Taylor's bunion

'Katie's not improving... She's definitely stoppable, and my hands are made to do exactly that'

Jessica McCaskill, who gave Katie Taylor a torrid time of it last Christmas, is back in pursuit of the champion.

40.8k

Aug 18th 2018, 3:07 PM

# All-timer

Serrano bids to join Pacquiao and De La Hoya as 6-weight champ before inevitable Katie clash

Amanda Serrano will fight to join boxing royalty in September ahead of a potentially seminal women’s fight with Katie Taylor.

5.7k

Aug 9th 2018, 7:22 PM

# titletown

Katie Taylor to fight at the home of the Boston Celtics after change of plans from promoter Hearn

Though originally scheduled for 6 October in Chicago, Taylor will instead face Serrano in front of an Irish-heavy crowd on the East Coast.

10.3k

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Aug 8th 2018, 11:28 PM

# upset of the year

Olympic re-run up in smoke as Natasha Jonas suffers shock stoppage defeat to former Katie Taylor foe

Taylor and Jonas clashed in a humdinger at London 2012, but a re-run in the pro ranks might have been spurned.

15.9k

Aug 4th 2018, 11:00 PM

# Warpath

'Anyone who does even five minutes' research will see there are big fights out there for Katie'

Suggestions that women’s boxing lacks talent have left Brian Peters incredulous, but Katie Taylor’s manager has some choice words for a few of her prospective opponents.

16.3k

Aug 4th 2018, 10:00 AM

# back to Cork

'She's got to fight in Ireland': Sky chief to push for Katie homecoming fight and 'festival'

Adam Smith tells The42 that he’ll ‘work hard’ for a massive Katie Taylor fight in Millstreet or somewhere similar if it can’t be made in Dublin.

20.4k

Aug 2nd 2018, 7:26 AM

# Courts

Pete Taylor is suing the Sunday World newspaper

Taylor, who was shot in an early-morning attack on his Bray boxing club in early June, launched the proceedings last Friday.

67.2k

Jul 30th 2018, 4:38 PM

# Icon

'You're living my dream': Classy Connor shares reverence for Taylor in champion's changing room

Connor didn’t hide her admiration for Taylor as the fighters embraced following the Irishwoman’s third-round victory.

18.1k

Jul 29th 2018, 8:40 PM

# And Still...

Katie Taylor obliterates overmatched Kimberly Connor to defend world titles

It’s onto Chicago for Taylor, whose record as a professional improves to 10-0, 5KOs.

74.4k

Jul 28th 2018, 9:45 PM

# Fighting Fit

Katie Taylor weighs in ripped and ready to defend world titles in London

Dublin’s Craig O’Brien was also looking sharp as he weighed in for his career-biggest test versus Liverpudlian Olympian Anthony Fowler.

64.2k

Jul 27th 2018, 6:13 PM

# wham bam thank you fam

Cindy Serrano claims Katie Taylor is scared to fight her sister ahead of October scrap

The elder Serrano sister will aim to derail Taylor’s best laid plans in October.

11.9k

Jul 19th 2018, 9:40 PM

# Onwards

In the city of Chicago! Katie Taylor announced for October bout

The 32-year-old will fight Puerto Rican Cindy Serrano.

5.9k

Jul 17th 2018, 8:08 PM

# Back To Business

Katie Taylor to defend world titles against American veteran in London

Taylor will face Kimberly Connor at London’s O2 Arena on 28 July.

5.3k

Jun 13th 2018, 1:04 PM

# Bray

Katie Taylor 'appalled' at use of her name and image in reporting around Bray shooting

‘I urge the media to leave me, my Mum and other family members out of this story.’

85.2k

Jun 7th 2018, 9:07 PM

# Bray boxing club

Garda team searching Bray harbour area after boxing club shooting

Gardaí are now focusing on the silver coloured Volkswagen Caddy that the gunman fled the scene in.

13.2k

Jun 6th 2018, 11:38 AM

# local reaction

Bray people left stunned by shooting: 'It's a huge shock for it to happen here in what is a lovely scenic town'

Three men were shot on Tuesday, one fatally, in an early morning attack at Bray Boxing Club.

17.2k

Jun 6th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Bray vs Brooklyn

Hardy first in line to face Taylor in Brooklyn while Cork fight emerges as wildcard future option

Sky Sports’ head of boxing Adam Smith is keen to return to Cork for a massive show, but it remains a pipe dream for now.

18.3k

Jun 3rd 2018, 10:00 AM

# Bray vs Brooklyn

'A fight with Katie Taylor is one of the only fights that will get me back in the boxing ring'

After years spent roaring into the echo chamber, Brooklyn’s Heather Hardy – and women’s pro boxing – are finally primed for the big time.

41.2k

May 30th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Landmark

Eddie Hearn lands historic $1billion broadcast rights deal in America

The landmark deal will see Katie Taylor’s fights broadcast live in the USA.

13.6k

May 10th 2018, 10:18 PM

# Katie

'Serrano was the one to beat, but she has to step up and take the fight: Ireland against Puerto Rico!'

Katie Taylor still wants to fight at home in Ireland, but it’s back to the UK and America for now. And that’s not the end of the world…

20.5k

May 6th 2018, 8:00 PM

# KT

'Two down, two to go' - Katie Taylor shows her class both inside and outside the ring

It was a night to remember in Brooklyn.

8.5k

Apr 29th 2018, 12:47 PM

# The champ champ

Supreme Katie Taylor lights up Brooklyn as she unifies lightweight world titles

After a career-best display in Brooklyn, Katie Taylor is now one of only three Irish boxers in history to have unified world titles.

51.3k

Apr 29th 2018, 3:44 AM

# Queen of Brooklyn

Taylor's invasion of Serrano territory sets wheels in motion for potential superfight

Her task at hand is substantial, but bigger fights await Katie Taylor should she unify world titles tonight.

6.0k

Apr 28th 2018, 7:24 AM

# We have a fight

Taylor and foe make weight for world-title unification clash in Brooklyn

There was no drama with this Argentine as Katie Taylor weighed in for her unification scrap at Barclays Center.

14.8k

Apr 27th 2018, 7:22 PM

# concrete jungle

Katie Taylor set to fight IBF champion in New York unification bout

The Bray woman will take on Victoria Bustos of Argentina, who was previously considered to be the most likely opponent for the fight.

5.7k

Feb 18th 2018, 10:37 PM

# crossing the pond

Katie Taylor's Dublin homecoming fight off the cards as America comes calling

Katie Taylor will fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York on 28 April as her bid to break America begins.

26.3k

Jan 15th 2018, 3:01 PM

# Cherry Blossom

'She got away with absolute f**king murder!' The day Katie Taylor took on the boys of Ballyfermot

Though her excellence on the football field has been overshadowed by her boxing prowess, a recent viral video clip conjured special memories.

94.7k

Jan 13th 2018, 8:00 AM