BREAKING: Boxing champion Katie Taylor has shared heartfelt revelations about her recent marriage to Sean McCavanagh and her restored relationship with her father, Pete Taylor. This news comes as Taylor opens up about balancing her illustrious boxing career and personal life during an interview on the Late Late Show.
In an emotional discussion, Taylor, who turned 39 this year, expressed how her intense dedication to boxing left little room for romance until now. “Love snuck up on me,” she said, reflecting on how her relationship with McCavanagh blossomed in Connecticut, where she has lived since 2016. The couple tied the knot earlier this year and went public with their relationship in September during a visit to Wicklow.
Taylor described their life together as “lovely and quiet,” emphasizing the joy she feels in this new chapter. “I think since I was a teenager, I’ve been so focused on boxing, I left very little room for relationships,” she said. “So it’s so lovely that love snuck up in the later stages of my career.” Taylor humorously noted, “His name is Sean McCavanagh, so he is very, very Irish himself,” adding a lighthearted touch to her heartfelt narrative.
Additionally, Taylor reflected on her family dynamics, particularly her relationship with her father, who trained her from a young age. The father-daughter bond became strained after she parted ways with him as her coach before the 2016 Rio Olympics, a period she described as “the darkest point of my sporting life.” “There was a lot going on in family life. Family can be complicated and beautiful at the same time,” she said, revealing her longing for her father’s presence during competitions.
“Thank God I bounced back. That disappointment, which almost crushed me, was actually the door to the greatest season of my life,” Taylor shared, highlighting her transition to professional boxing after Olympic setbacks.
Today, Taylor stands as a leading figure in women’s boxing, having achieved significant milestones, including her latest victory against Amanda Serrano in July at Madison Square Garden. As she takes a break from boxing, Taylor acknowledges the challenges of stepping back from a routine ingrained over two decades. “This is the first time I’ve taken a break in my whole career,” she stated, emphasizing the importance of family time during her hiatus.
Looking forward to the holidays, Taylor plans to celebrate Christmas at home in Ireland, emphasizing the significance of family support throughout her journey. “My mother, Bridget, has attended every one of my professional bouts since 2016. She’s been one constant through all the ups and downs of my life and career,” Taylor said, expressing gratitude for her mother’s unwavering support.
This candid interview not only highlights Taylor’s personal growth but also her evolving relationship with her family. As she navigates this new chapter, fans eagerly anticipate her return to the ring and the next steps in her remarkable career.
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