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" I'd love to have a chance to fight in the World Series Boxing for women, but nothing has been done about that. "

" I've boxed many people in their own backyard plenty of times - in China, I boxed a Chinese girl in the final of the world championships, and I've boxed Russians before in their home nation as well. "

" I never went through an easy fight. Every fight has been hard fought. "

" I'm honoured and delighted to be named the 'Irish Times'/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year 2014. This has been an amazing year for me and for Irish women in sport, and I would like to congratulate all the finalists in their respective fields who have excelled at major sporting events. "

" You're clearing your mind during a workout. Boxing is a great sport for girls; it's really safe. "

" There's a lot of people on the way up who want to take my place, so it's up to me to continue to improve. "

" No world championship has been easy for me. "

" I'm in a privileged position, but I still feel like the best is yet to come, and people still haven't seen the best of me yet, and that is so exciting for me. "

" I always go into a fight thinking the decision is going to be fair, and I relish these fights where the atmosphere is so fantastic. "

" I'm just sorry I couldn't come home with a second Olympic gold medal. "

" I look at what's in front of me. I concentrate on that and then hopefully move on. "

" The Olympics is a dream of mine. "

" I'm a huge fan of Conor McGregor, an incredible athlete. What he has done for MMA is phenomenal; he has been a great supporter of me. "

" It's such a shame, really, because we were known for our country of saints and scholars, and we grew up with such a great tradition with St. Patrick, and he is the one who brought Christianity to Ireland, and we celebrate St. Patrick's day every single year, but there's very few practising Catholics or practising Christians. "

" I don't get complacent, because I know if you slack off, you're going to be found out. This is international boxing, and every fight is a tough fight. "

" I know MMA isn't for everyone. It is a combat sport; some people don't like watching it, but it is entertainment for some people. "

" Fighting at the Olympics has been my lifelong dream, and I cannot believe I am there now. "

" There are so many career opportunities out there now for young women, and it's great to have the opportunity to encourage them to get involved in these new careers. "

" I never think about losing. That's why it's so hard to accept a loss. "

" The Bible is my sport psychology manual. "

" I have a lot of confidence in myself, and I love that challenge as well. I love going to every competition as the favourite. It's something I relish. "

" I don't even wear miniskirts on a night out, so I definitely won't be wearing miniskirts in the ring. "

" I wouldn't be where I am without my dad. He's a genius. "

" There have been a lot of challenges over the years that I have overcome. "

" I just happen to be a woman and involved in sport, but that doesn't necessarily make me a feminist. "

" I don't feel much pressure at all. I have great family support, and they take a lot of pressure off me. They help to control media and public interest. "

" When you're so consistent, people have to stand up and take notice. I don't think people recognise or praise consistency enough. "

" I go into every fight trying to win as easy as I can. "

" I wouldn't really call myself a feminist. I obviously want equality and equal opportunities to the men. "

" It's so true: the fight is won or lost in the gym, and those words really stuck with me throughout my career. "