Photo: cormac70 from London / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Katie Taylor is one of those athletes who quietly rewrote what was possible. A footballer who became an undefeated, undisputed lightweight world champion, she helped drag women's boxing into the spotlight more than almost anyone of her generation. What I admire most isn't just the unbeaten run from 2019 to 2024, but the composure behind it: she fights with craft rather than chaos, and carries her status as an Irish national hero without a hint of arrogance. The back-to-back Christy Martin Awards feel almost like footnotes to a genuinely historic career. I find her a rare blend of ferocity and humility.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Katie Taylor
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイティー・テイラー
- Reading
- けいてぃー・ていらー
- Born
- July 2, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 165 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer / association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University College Dublin
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Christy Martin Award
- 2020 Christy Martin Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Katie Taylor born?
Born July 2, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Katie Taylor from?
Katie Taylor is from Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland.
What does Katie Taylor do?
Katie Taylor works as boxer, association football player.
How tall is Katie Taylor?
Katie Taylor is 165 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.