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Katie Taylor steps away from boxing after iconic career
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Katie Taylor steps away from boxing after iconic career

Looking back at the career of the Irish boxing legend.

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Katie Taylor has retired from boxing at age 40 following 27 fights and 26 wins, leaving a lasting legacy on women's sports after a memorable career spanning over two decades.

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Katie Taylor made her amateur boxing debut in 2001 and went on to win numerous titles, significantly impacting women's boxing.

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Katie Taylor's career was soaked in blood, tears and triumph.

The Irishwoman has stepped away from the sport aged 40 after 27 fights and 26 wins after a memorable night at Dublin's Croke Park.

Making her amateur debut in 2001, Taylor won every medal and title she could have and more importantly had a lasting effect on women's boxing and women as athletes.

BBC Sport takes a look back on some of the best pictures from her iconic career.

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  • What are her future plans outside of professional boxing?

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