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Katie Taylor became an Olympic champion in 2012. Donall Farmer/INPHO
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Quiz: How much do you know about Katie Taylor’s boxing career?

The Bray native bows out with a massive homecoming fight in Croke Park on Saturday.
3.01pm, 2 Sep 2026

How many times did Taylor win gold at the World Championships during her amateur career?
2
5
What was notable about Taylor's quarter-final bout with Natasha Jonas at the 2012 Olympics?
It was the first knockout win of Taylor's career.
Taylor's fans set a record noise level at the Games.

It was the most-watched sporting event on Irish TV that year.
It was the first sporting event to be shown live on the RTÉ Player.
How many Olympic Games did Taylor compete in?
1
2
In what year did she turn professional?
2014
2016
The Bray woman fought Karina Kopinska in her first professional bout. Where did it take place?
3Arena
Wembley Arena

Madison Square Garden
The O2
In 2022, Taylor took part in the first women's boxing match to headine Madison Square Garden. Who was her opponent?
Chantelle Cameron
Delfine Persoon

Amanda Serrano
Miriam Gutierrez
Taylor won an epic on the night in New York. Can you remember how?
Technical knockout
Unanimous decision

Split decision
Knockout
A year later, Taylor suffered the first defeat of her pro career. Can you remember who beat her in a homecoming fight in Dublin?
Chantelle Cameron
Delfine Persoon

Amanda Serrano
Miriam Gutierrez
Taylor takes on Flora Pili in Croke Park on Saturday. Where is Pili from?
Italy
France

USA
Argentina
Saturday's fight will be Taylor's 27th as a pro. In her previous 26, how many times has she won by knockout?
1
3

6
10
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
GOLD!
Top of the pile. A true champion.
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You scored out of !
Silver!
Not too bad at all.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Bronze
The questions just didn't suit you this time.
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You scored out of !
Wooden Spoon
Well now. There's not much we can say about that.
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