Taylor enjoying life less intense but boxing bug remains
Retired boxing champion Katie Taylor is transitioning into a new phase of life following her final fight at Croke Park. She is currently preparing for a nationwide tour titled 'HERstory' while exploring future opportunities in punditry and coaching.
Why it matters
As a high-profile athlete, Taylor's post-retirement career path is of significant interest to the sports community and fans of women's boxing.
It's just over a month since Katie Taylor’s dream swansong at Croke Park against Flora Pili, but the boxing bug hasn’t disappeared completely with the three-time undisputed champion of the world admitting that her next adventure is already on her radar. Just not yet.
Taylor was speaking at the launch her 2027 nationwide tour - 'HERstory’ - which will feature a theatrical performance of her career followed by a live interview with the recently-retired boxer.
But while we won’t see Taylor donning the gloves again, we may yet see her milling around the boxing ring. When that is remains to be seen, with the Bray woman enjoying some well-earned downtime.
"I think there are going to be so many opportunities for me," she told RTÉ Sport.
"In punditry maybe, in coaching maybe, I’m not going to step away from the sport completely.
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