Katie Taylor Biography: Awards, Nationality, Age, Record, Height, Parents, Boxing Career, Net Worth

Katie Taylor is an Irish professional boxer and undisputed lightweight world champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers ever.

A 2012 Olympic gold medalist, she has held multiple world titles in two weight classes and made history with her trilogy against Amanda Serrano, cementing her legacy as Ireland’s pride.

Profile

• Full Name: Katie Taylor
• Born: July 2, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
• Nationality: Irish
• Occupation: Professional Boxer, Former Soccer Player
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Peter Taylor and Mrs. Bridget Taylor
• Siblings: Peter Taylor Jr., Lee Taylor, Sarah Taylor
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Katie Taylor was born on July 2, 1986, in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland.

She grew up with her parents, Mr. Peter Taylor, a former amateur boxer and her coach, and Mrs. Bridget Taylor. She has three siblings: Peter Jr., Lee, and Sarah. Katie is of Irish nationality and White Caucasian ethnicity.

Her religion is Christianity, which she credits for giving her strength, and she often shares her faith publicly.

Raised in a close-knit family, she started boxing at 11, trained by her father at St. Fergal’s Boxing Club. She also played soccer, captaining Ireland’s youth team.

Her Irish roots and determination shaped her into a fierce competitor, one who is proud to represent her country.

Katie attended St. Mark’s Community School in Tallaght, Dublin, graduating from secondary school. No details about higher education are publicly available, as she focused on boxing and soccer from a young age, balancing school with her athletic ambitions.

Career

Katie Taylor began boxing at 11, coached by her father, Peter. As an amateur, she won five consecutive AIBA World Championships (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014), six European Championships, and the 2012 Olympic gold medal in lightweight, Ireland’s first women’s boxing Olympic title. She also secured gold at the 2015 European Games, finishing her amateur career with a 223-14 record.

She turned pro in November 2016, signing with Matchroom Sport and debuting with a third-round TKO over Karina Kopinska in London. In 2017, she won the WBA lightweight title against Anahi Sanchez.

By 2019, she became the undisputed lightweight champion, holding WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring titles after defeating Rose Volante, Delfine Persoon, and Christina Linardatou. Her 2019 fight against Persoon was controversial due to a close decision, but she won their 2020 rematch.

Katie’s trilogy with Amanda Serrano defined her legacy: she won their April 2022 fight by split decision at Madison Square Garden, the first women’s boxing event to headline there, and was named Fight of the Year by Sports Illustrated.

She won again in November 2024 (unanimous decision) and July 2025 (majority decision) on Netflix, defending her undisputed lightweight titles.

In 2023, she lost to Chantelle Cameron in Dublin for the super lightweight titles but won the rematch to become a two-weight undisputed champion.

With a 25-1-0 record (6 KOs), Katie remains a global star, advocating for women’s boxing and inspiring Ireland.

Awards & Nominations

• 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014: AIBA Women’s World Championships, Lightweight (Gold)
• 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015: European Championships, Lightweight (Gold)
• 2012: Olympic Gold Medal, Women’s Lightweight
• 2015: European Games, Lightweight (Gold)
• 2015: RTÉ Sports Person of the Year
• 2018, 2020, 2022: Boxing Writers Association of America, Female Fighter of the Year
• 2019, 2020: Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year
• 2022: Sports Illustrated Fight of the Year (vs. Amanda Serrano)
• 2023: ESPY Award, Best Boxer

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @katie_t86
• TikTok handle: Not publicly available
• Facebook: Katie Taylor

Personal Life

Katie Taylor, 39, lives in Bray, Ireland, and Connecticut, USA, and is single, keeping her personal life private to focus on boxing.

She stands at 5 feet 5 inches and trains with coaches Ross Enamait and Brian Peters. A devout Christian, she frequently speaks about how her faith guides her career.

Net Worth

Katie Taylor’s net worth is estimated at $2 million to $5 million.

Her income comes from fight purses, like $1 million for her 2022 Serrano fight, sponsorships with Matchroom Sport, and endorsements with Nike, BMW, and Bet365.