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Boxing legend Katie Taylor ended her 30-year career with a perfect victory lap at Dublin's Croke Park, cementing her legacy as a three-time, two-weight undisputed champion. The 40-year-old Irish icon who fought for years just to compete as a woman transformed her sport and inspired millions.
Ireland's boxing legend Katie Taylor ended her career in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park, winning her final fight and becoming undisputed champion for the third time. The 40-year-old pioneer who fought when women were banned from amateur boxing leaves the sport with 26 wins and just one loss.
Ghana celebrated nine pioneering women lawyers who broke barriers in the country's justice system, from the first female Chief Justice to the first female Attorney-General. The recognition comes as leaders call for continued reforms to make courts fairer for everyone.
Boxing champion Claressa Shields made history by becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in women's boxing, a feat she never planned but now places her among legends like Ali and Tyson. The two-time Olympic gold medalist continues breaking barriers across weight classes while defending her titles.