Katie Taylor reveals affinity with Leeds United ahead of undisputed title defence on undercard of Josh Warrington v Mauricio Lara

By Ben McKenna
Published 1st Sep 2021, 11:45 BST
UNDISPUTED: Ireland's Katie Taylor, who is a Leeds United fan through her Leeds-born father. Picture: Getty Images.UNDISPUTED: Ireland's Katie Taylor, who is a Leeds United fan through her Leeds-born father. Picture: Getty Images.
UNDISPUTED: Ireland's Katie Taylor, who is a Leeds United fan through her Leeds-born father. Picture: Getty Images.
UNDISPUTED and undefeated lightweight champion Katie Taylor admits fighting in Leeds is going to feel “really special” as she revealed her love for the city and Leeds United ahead of this weekend’s title defence against Jennifer Han.

The Irish-born champion has established herself as one of the greatest female boxers of all time after becoming the undisputed queen of the lightweight division in 2019.

The 35-year-old’s father was born and raised in Leeds and she admitted that when it came to supporting a football team, her only choice was Leeds United.

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She won Olympic gold at the London 2012 Games in a highly-decorated amateur career before making her professional debut in 2017. She will compete on the undercard of Josh Warrington’s rematch with Mauricio Lara at Headingley in a hugely-anticipated night of action.