Katie Taylor: Biography, record, fights and more

Katie Taylor, of Bray, Ireland but now leaving in Connecticut, is a two-division champion, having won titles at lightweight and junior welterweight. She’s the current lightweight undisputed champion and a lightweight Olympic gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Taylor, a former soccer player, has notable victories against Amanda Serrano, Natasha Jonas, Jessica McCaskill and Delfine Persoon (twice).

Next fight: Nov. 15 vs. Amanda Serrano

Record: 23-1, 6 KOs
DOB: July 2, 1986
Age: 37
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 66 inches
Height: 5-foot-5

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Source: espn.com