Share this article Katie Taylor has been named Ring Magazine's Female Fighter of the Year for the second year in a row. It's the first-ever time a fighter has retained the award, which was established in 2017. Taylor, who is the undisputed lightweight champion of the world, defeated Belgium's Delfine Persoon in a rematch in August, before easily overcoming Miriam Gutierrez of Spain in November. For the second year in a row, our Female Fighter of the Year award goes to undisputed lightweight champion and pound-for-pound No. 1 @KatieTaylor. MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS, CHAMP! ���������� pic.twitter.com/BtltWjFybz It's been quite a year for Taylor not just in the ring but also with awards in their plenty.