10/06/2026
From Mallow GAA Complex to Croke Park as Katie Taylor’s Journey Comes Full Circle
As Katie Taylor prepares to make history with a long-awaited fight at Croke Park this September, memories of one of her visits to Mallow have come flooding back.
Long before the sold-out arenas, world title defences and global recognition that made her one of Ireland's greatest sporting icons, Taylor brought boxing fever to Mallow when she stepped into the ring at Mallow GAA Complex in 2016.
At the time, Taylor was already an Olympic champion and one of the most decorated amateur boxers in history, but the demand to see her in action locally still took organisers by surprise. Originally scheduled for Dromtarriffe Hall, and organised by Kanturk Boxing Club, the event had to be moved to Mallow after tickets sold out almost immediately, with the larger venue accommodating a crowd of around 1,500 people.
On the night, Taylor defeated Serbian boxer Jelena Jelic by unanimous decision, producing the type of polished performance that had already established her as a dominant force in world boxing.
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