Katie Taylor: Rolling with the Biggest Fights on Her Way Out
Taylor Rematches Cameron… and then What?
It’s on! Katie Taylor rematches Chantelle Cameron to claim a second undisputed championship and avenge her only career loss. Cameron edged Taylor earlier this May. The two are set to do it again later this November. The loss dampened Taylor’s aura of invincibility a little. Still, the Irishwoman remains the sport’s biggest star and is finally cashing in with big fights towards the end of her career.
Katie Taylor’s Career Onwards
Taylor Rides Into Sunset With Plenty of Gold
Katie Taylor will have one of the busier boxing schedules in the next 12 months. After all, she is 37 and nearing the end of her prime. Her fighting Cameron could also be a prelude to her moving up to super lightweight in the future. That tends to be the trajectory of boxers as they get older. And there are plenty more lucrative fights for Taylor.
But that also means the pressure is on her to defeat Cameron. A win would all but ensure a trilogy, and it will make for one of the biggest rivalries of their era. Most boxing bets had Taylor winning the last time. She was a slight favorite then and has now been adjusted to being a slight underdog.
Should Taylor lose to Cameron again, pursuing a rematch with Serrano could also make sense. Their first fight was a classic and was too close to call. The pair were supposed to rematch earlier this year, but Serrano got hurt, and the fight was called off. There is still plenty of appetite for this one, so expect it sooner rather than later.
Katie Taylor’s Boxing Profile & Stats
Taylor began boxing at the age of 12. The daughter of a former boxing champion, Taylor became a prodigy quickly. She dominated in the amateur scene and collected 18 gold medals, including one in the Olympics and five in the World Championships. She then turned pro in 2016.
Profile
- Height: 5’5 (165 cm)
- Reach: 66” (168 cm)
- Divisions:
- Lightweight (135 lbs.)
- Super lightweight (140 lbs.)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Date of Birth: July 2, 1986
Taylor’s All-Time Boxing Stats
Katie Taylor is best known for her fast-paced and aggressive style. She has a few finishes but has consistently beat up her opponents across two boxing weight classes.
Boxing Record:
- Wins: 22
- Knockouts: 6
- Decisions: 16
- Title Fight Wins: 17
- Title Fight Knockouts: 3
- Notable Wins:
- Amanda Serrano (45-2-1, 30 KOs), seven-division champion and current undisputed featherweight champion
- Natasha Jonas (14-2-1, 9 KOs), two-division champion
- Delfine Persoon (48-3-0, 19 KOs), former WBC lightweight champion
- Christina Linardatou (14-3-0, 6 KOs), two-time WBO junior welterweight champion
- Jessica McCaskill (12-3-0, 5 KOs), a two-division champion and current welterweight champion
Taylor’s Impact on Women’s Boxing
When all is said and done, Taylor will go down as the greatest women’s boxer of her era. Her fight with Serrano has opened up women’s boxing. Thanks to her contributions, the sport will continue to grow and produce more world-class boxers.
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