Five moments that shaped Taylor's legendary career
From writing a letter to her idol as a 10-year-old to messaging a promoter on social media, here are five sliding doors moments that helped shape Katie Taylor’s career.
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"Katie won't say this, and I've been holding back from saying this, but single-handedly, Katie Taylor got women's boxing into the Olympics."
— Brian Peters , Executive
"It was probably the worst year of my career."
— Katie Taylor , Athlete
Key People
Brian Peters is Katie Taylor's manager.
Deirdre Gogarty is Ireland's first female professional world boxing champion.
Eddie Hearn is a British boxing promoter, the managing director of Matchroom Boxing.
Katie Taylor is a two-division undisputed boxing champion from Ireland.
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From writing a letter to her idol as a 10-year-old to messaging a promoter on social media, here are five sliding doors moments that helped shape Katie Taylor’s career.
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