Katie faces tough slog if she wants to go pro

If Katie Taylor decides to go into the world of women’s professional boxing, she can expect a tough slog in a business dominated by men and largely motivated by money.

For her part, Ireland’s golden girl has made no hard and fast decisions other than that she will continue boxing. The real question is whether she will stay as an amateur or go professional.

Ireland has no female professional boxer licensed to fight. For a self-confessed home bird and a devoutly religious person, the world of the professional ranks might be just too murky a step.