Katie Taylor is an Irish professional boxer who has represented has represented her country Ireland in many international boxing tournaments including the European Tournaments and the Olympic Games where she finished with a first-place gold medal.
She also had a stint as a footballer, representing Ireland through the ranks at under 17, under 19, and the senior team levels.
She made her final international appearance in September of 2009 when made her entry into the game as a substitute in a 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, after which she focused solely on her boxing career.
What football team does Katie Taylor support?
Being a former footballer herself Katie Taylor’s love for the beautiful game is undeniable. She stated in a recent interview that she is a fan of Leeds United.
Her father was born in Leeds before settling in Bray and that might be at the root of her love for the West Yorkshire club.
