Deirdre Gogarty
Irish boxer
Deirdre Gogarty (born 10 November 1969) is an Irish former female boxer who is coach of the Ragin' Cajun Boxing Club. Originally from Drogheda in County Louth, she attended Drogheda Grammar School. Before a law was passed in Ireland preventing women from engaging in boxing events, Gogarty was able to begin her career with a six-round decision win against Anne-Marie Griffin. However, when that law was passed, Gogarty could not engage in competition in Ireland. In consequence, she was based in Lafayette, Louisiana and was managed and trained by Beau Williford.
The law preventing females from participating in the sport of boxing in Ireland has since been revoked and there is an increasing number of females becoming involved with the sport thanks to its Olympic acceptance and the consistent international success of Katie Taylor.
Awards and honours
- International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
External links
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