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# Women's Boxing

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Absolute war
Taylor survives almighty scare to take undisputed title on razor-tight decision
Taylor was awarded a razor-tight contest on scores of 95-95 and 96-94 x2.
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Jun 2nd 2019, 7:15 AM
the big one
We have a fight: Katie Taylor weighs in to rapturous reception at Madison Square Garden
Taylor was four pounds heavier than her opponent, but still safely under the lightweight limit.
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May 31st 2019, 10:25 PM
sticking to her guns
Taylor could be a bigger star but she's not interested in talking rubbish, says Hearn
The Bray woman’s promoter believes she’ll be top five pound-for-pound, male or female, if she beats Delfine Persoon.
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May 31st 2019, 6:55 PM
katie money
Volante bought mother a house, Persoon to build new community gym with money for fighting Taylor
The Irishwoman is the highest-paid female fighter on the planet, but her opponents aren’t doing too badly either.
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May 31st 2019, 5:53 PM
One to go
'Biggest night of my career' - Taylor says winning undisputed world title would surpass Olympic gold
The Irish boxing superstar can make it happen when she fights Delfine Persoon at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
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May 28th 2019, 12:10 PM
Grudge match
Hearn keen to ensure Serrano doesn't 'wriggle' out of women's superfight with Taylor
The promoter says Serrano has already signed a deal to fight Taylor, and is concerned by the confusion on the Puerto Rican’s end.
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Apr 17th 2019, 7:58 PM
Phew
Taylor-Persoon undisputed showdown still on despite Miller's failed drug test
The Anthony Joshua-headlined Madison Square Garden event will go ahead with or without Jarrell Miller.
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Apr 17th 2019, 3:13 PM
Gamechanger
Undisputed 147-pound champ Braekhus eyeing 'very appealing' fight with Katie Taylor
The Norwegian star has previously told The42 that she’s willing to meet Taylor in the middle at 140 pounds.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 8:05 PM
deal agreed
Beating Persoon in undisputed showdown 'would be equal to winning Olympic gold', says Taylor
The Bray woman set up the long-awaited clash for all four belts with a sizzling win over Rose Volante in Philadelphia.
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Mar 16th 2019, 9:29 AM
Taylor Made
Taylor moving the dial in USA whether critics like it or not
Katie Taylor is on the verge of a major breakthrough for women’s pro boxing.
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Mar 15th 2019, 7:05 AM
weight made
'She just said to me: 'I'm here, I'm here.' And I was like: 'Yeah... So am I''
Katie Taylor, Jono Carroll and their opponents have all safely made weight for their respective world-title clashes in Philly.
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Mar 14th 2019, 7:50 PM
gang's all there
Olympic stars, Carroll and Spike fly flag for Ireland on massive St Patrick's weekend Stateside
The American fight scene will be painted green this coming weekend, with a host of Irish boxing stars in key fights.
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Mar 11th 2019, 4:31 PM
Job Done
Delfine Persoon walks through tough foe to set up potential undisputed title clash with Katie Taylor
Persoon inflicted a first stoppage defeat on Melissa St Vil to hold up her end of the bargain ahead of Taylor’s clash with Rose Volante.
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Mar 10th 2019, 1:18 AM
firing back
'Come November, if she doesn't qualify, then we'll see who has the balls' - Broadhurst
After barbed comments from the world champion last week, Amy Broadhurst says she will challenge Kellie Harrington if the chance arises.
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Mar 3rd 2019, 7:54 PM
And so it begins
Shields and Hammer get ball rolling for women's superfights, and Taylor's big nights should follow
After 15-odd years in the wilderness, women’s professional boxing is about to explode.
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Mar 2nd 2019, 7:30 AM
Cherry Blossom
'She got away with absolute f**king murder!' The day Katie Taylor took on the boys of Ballyfermot
Though her excellence on the football field has been overshadowed by her boxing prowess, a recent viral video clip conjured special memories.
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Jan 13th 2018, 8:00 AM
Relaunch
Irish boxer Lynn Harvey ready to make her professional comeback this weekend
The 35-year-old has changed trainers since the defeat in November.
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Feb 4th 2017, 12:09 PM
Fight night
'I won’t bite her ear like Mike Tyson!' - Obenauf hoping to shock Taylor tonight
The unfancied Brazilian takes on the Bray boxer in Manchester.
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Dec 10th 2016, 7:00 AM
Stand up and fight
Christina McMahon's nightmare year will end with a world title shot on home soil
While Katie Taylor takes her first steps as a pro, Monaghan’s McMahon is eyeing the gold.
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Oct 29th 2016, 9:00 AM
Reaction
'I was clinging onto a bit of hope,' admits Katie Taylor
The 28-year-old Olympic champion got the benefit of the doubt earlier.
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Jun 26th 2015, 2:12 PM
Golden Girl
Power ranking Katie Taylor's 8 most memorable victories
On the back of the Bray native’s World Championships win yesterday, we recall her greatest triumphs.
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Nov 25th 2014, 1:11 PM
TKO
Katie Taylor is through to another world championship final
Yana Allekseenva will attempt to stop the Bray star’s five-in-a-row bid.
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Nov 23rd 2014, 7:52 PM
success
Katie Taylor reaches semi-finals of World Championships without throwing a punch
The Bray native will now face Jinhua Yin of China on Sunday for a spot in the final.
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Nov 21st 2014, 9:54 AM
trailblazer
London 2012 unveiled quality of women's boxing to the world - Taylor
The Olympic champion is thrilled that her fellow boxers are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
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Aug 20th 2012, 8:41 PM
Katie Taylor
In pictures: Golden girl Katie Taylor visits Crumlin Children's Hospital
The boxing champion spent the day with some of her younger fans…
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Aug 20th 2012, 6:07 PM
Review
The Sunday Papers: some of the week’s best sportswriting
Featuring extensive pieces on women’s boxing, wrestling and the relationship between sport and religion.
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Aug 12th 2012, 9:30 AM
Interview
Taylor urges IABA to award new contract to Antia
The boxer also hinted she was keen on defending her Olympic title in Rio.
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Aug 11th 2012, 5:19 PM
Read all about it
Here's how the international press reacted to Katie Taylor's victory
The world’s papers were generous in their praise of Taylor’s achievements.
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Aug 10th 2012, 7:41 PM
future plans
Taylor: 'If someone offers me a contract for professional boxing, I'll have to consider it'
The Irish boxer also thanked Sonia O’Sullivan for inspiring her.
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Aug 10th 2012, 7:00 AM
Reaction
Katie Taylor: 'I've dreamed of this moment so many times before'
The boxer also described how she was “so nervous all day” ahead of the fight.
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Aug 9th 2012, 6:48 PM
reflected glory
Here's how Twitter reacted to Katie Taylor's triumph
The Twitterati went through a range of emotions while watching the boxer’s moment of glory this afternoon.
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Aug 9th 2012, 5:52 PM
Taylor Time
Going for gold: Taylor through to Olympic final
The Irish fighter won her semi-final by eight points this afternoon.
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Aug 8th 2012, 2:17 PM
London 2012
The Daily Telegraph thinks Katie Taylor is British
Should you tell them, or will we?
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Aug 8th 2012, 10:38 AM
London 2012
London 2012: Katie Taylor to carry Irish flag at Olympic opening ceremony
The Bray boxer has been selected to lead Team Ireland in Friday’s showpiece.
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Jul 24th 2012, 4:20 PM