Katie Taylor

Date of Birth: July 2, 1986

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Katie Taylor is an Irish professional boxer and former footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time. Born in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, Taylor’s journey into sports began at a young age under the guidance of her father, Pete Taylor, who also coached her in boxing. She gained prominence in the boxing world by winning five consecutive gold medals at the Women’s World Championships, six gold medals at the European Championships, and five gold medals at the European Union Championships. Taylor’s crowning achievement as an amateur came when she won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming an inspirational figure in Ireland and worldwide. She turned professional in 2016 and quickly made a name for herself in the professional circuit, capturing the WBA lightweight title in 2017 and the IBF title in 2018. In 2019, she became the undisputed lightweight champion after unifying the WBA, IBF, WBO, and WBC titles. Taylor has also dabbled in football, representing the Republic of Ireland women’s national team in several international matches.

5 Interesting Facts about Katie Taylor

1. Katie Taylor is the first boxer in history, male or female, to hold all four major world titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO) simultaneously in the lightweight division.

2. She was named the Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year in 2012 and 2019.

3. Taylor was a talented footballer and played for the Republic of Ireland women’s national football team.

4. She has a documentary film about her life and career titled “Katie,” which was released in 2018.

5. Taylor is known for her devout Christian faith and often speaks about how it influences her life and career.