Tayla Harris
Champion boxer, AFLW superstar.
Tayla Harris is a dual-sport athlete, competing in both boxing and AFLW.
Harris boasts an undefeated record of seven wins and one draw as a professional boxer. She holds two weight division titles as an Australian Champion.
Harris added to her list of accolades with another strong AFLW season in 2020. She is now a three-time AFLW All-Australian and won Mark of the Year in 2018.
Harris was subjected to online trolling after the now infamous ‘kick photo’ was posted to social media. She showed great maturity in speaking out and is now part of a movement to raise awareness of issues including violence against women and children, trolling and online bullying. She was recognised for her work and positive impact in this field winning the 2021 Young Victorian of the Year Award.
A household name at only 23-years-old, Harris was named the 29th Most Powerful Person in Australian Sport as the youngest athlete on the list. She is already an Australian sporting icon with a bright future ahead of her.
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“I don’t waste energy on being negative, I will be unwavering in my pursuit to live in a better, more accepting society.”
— Tayla Harris