Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor is a two-division undisputed boxing champion from Ireland.
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"I'm seeing the reaction of the Mayo supporters and it's remarkable to watch."View Story →
"I actually had to turn the clip off as I was getting a bit nervous looking at the Mayo players celebrating and the emotions of everyone."View Story →
"It was probably the worst year of my career."View Story →
""I look back at my career and think how remarkable it has been. The highs, the lows, the failures, the disappointments and the successes.""View Story →
"I'm so excited. I've been saying all week how I grateful I am for this opportunity."View Story →
"Saturday is the perfect tribute to probably the greatest female boxer that has ever lived in Katie Taylor."View Story →
"100% Katie Taylor wins. It will be a night where she captures the hearts of not just Ireland but so many nations."View Story →
"I think we see Katie rolling back the years and one more Katie Taylor performance."View Story →
"Katie Taylor is going to have an amazing performance and this is what she's wanted at Croke Park."View Story →
"I've watched bits of Pili and she looks OK, but Katie is on a different level and should win."View Story →
"It's going to be a very special evening and I think Katie wins by mid-to-late stoppage."View Story →
"It will be a great send off for the great Katie Taylor."View Story →
"Katie Taylor has her dream opportunity as she closes her unprecedented career."View Story →
"It was everything I expected and more."View Story →
"'dream' career beating Flora Pili by unanimous decision"View Story →
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August 21, 2026Mayo's Croke Park exploits not lost on Taylor
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