From a young girl fighting for her place in boxing gyms to headlining a historic night at Croke Park, Katie Taylor's remarkable journey has come full circle.
The Bray woman will bring the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in Irish sporting history this Saturday, September 5, when she faces undefeated French fighter Flora Pili in front of a crowd of 80,000 people at the historic venue.
It is a stage that would have been almost unimaginable when Taylor first began boxing as a child. At the time, opportunities for girls in the sport were scarce and she has recalled having to disguise herself as a boy in order to get fights during her earliest years in the ring.
What followed was an extraordinary rise which would not only change Taylor's life, but help transform women's boxing itself.
From five consecutive World Championship gold medals and that unforgettable Olympic triumph at London 2012 to becoming an undisputed professional world champion and headlining Madison Square Garden, Taylor has repeatedly broken new ground throughout her career.
Now, after decades spent carrying Irish boxing onto the biggest stages in the world, the 40-year-old will finally get the Croke Park homecoming she has dreamed about for years.
Ahead of what promises to be an emotional farewell on Saturday night, we look back through the archives at some of the moments that chart Katie Taylor's journey from a young boxer in Bray to one of Ireland's greatest ever sporting stars.
Take a look through our gallery above to see Katie Taylor through the years.
Katie Taylor will face Flora Pili at Croke Park on Saturday, September 5, with coverage on RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Player beginning at 8pm.
The main card gets underway from 7pm, while Taylor and Pili are expected to make their ring walks at around 10pm, although timings may change depending on the earlier bouts. The fight will also be broadcast live on RTÉ 2FM
17. 5 March 2010; Katie Taylor with her Elite women's 60kg belt
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18. 5 March 2010; Katie Taylor exchanges punches with Julia Tsyplakova during their womens 60kg special bout. National Men's & Women's Elite National Championships 2010 Finals
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19. 6 March 2010; Katie Taylor is victorious over Julia Tsyplakova following their women's 60kg special bout. Men's Elite & Women's Novice National Championships 2010 Finals
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20. 4 June 2011; Katie Taylor, Ireland, celebrates victory against Karolina Graczyk, Poland, after their 60Kg final which Taylor won convincingly 25-9. European Union Women's Boxing Championships Finals, Katowice, Poland. Picture credit: Katrzyna Plewczynska / SPORTSFILE
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