Katie’s not the only Taylor who knows what to do in a ring.
The Taylors may well be most famous for the fighting prowess of Katie, but big brother Lee showed that he too is no slouch in the ring.
Lee, who fights on Ireland’s Muay Thai and K1 kickboxing circuit and is pictured in Katie’s corner below, secured a stunning first round stoppage win against much-fancied opponent Paddy Keogh on ‘The Showdown’ fight event in Wicklow Town last Saturday.
Lee, who has a background in boxing, moved over to the Muay Thai and K1 fight scene just over a year ago after joining Bray club Jai Sua Martial Arts.
The 70kg bout came to a dramatic end less than a minute into the first round when Taylor countered the onrushing Keogh with a well-timed left knee to the body. Keogh hit the canvas and was unable to get to his feet before the count.
The Bray native now holds a K1 record of two wins and one loss with both wins by way of stoppage.
Commenting on Lee’s emergence as a Muay Thai fighter, Rob Carry, head coach at Jai Sua Muay Thai in Bray, said: “It was a bit of a surprise when Lee came through our doors. But we’re delighted to have him.
“Given the family he comes from everyone expects that he’ll be able to box. But the way he won on Saturday has shown everyone that he’s already turning into a well-rounded Thai boxer.”
