Tears, blood & triumph - Taylor's iconic career in pictures
As Katie Taylor hangs up her gloves, BBC Sport picks the best pictures of her career.
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Katie Taylor's career was soaked in blood, tears and triumph.
The Irishwoman has stepped away from the sport aged 40 after 27 fights and 26 wins after a memorable night at Dublin's Croke Park .
Making her amateur debut in 2001, Taylor won every medal and title she could have and more importantly had a lasting effect on women's boxing and women as athletes.
BBC Sport takes a look back on some of the best pictures from her iconic career.
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