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" I never think about losing. That's why it's so hard to accept a loss. "
Katie Taylor
Never
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Think
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" I would have loved to have met Roger Federer. "
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" My training diet can be quite strict when I'm coming up to competition; it's a weight-making sport, of course. But I eat quite healthily anyway, and it's less strict when out of competition. "
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" There's not a lot of positive role models of women in newspapers and magazines. I think it puts pressure on girls. They think that the image put out, it's the way you have to look. "
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" I'd like to thank everyone for all their support and prayers. I'm so humbled by that. "
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" I love playing for Ireland, and I love soccer, but when it comes down to it, I would choose boxing as my number one sport, as I'd miss it too much if I wasn't involved. "
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" 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. "
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" Fighting at the Olympics has been my lifelong dream, and I cannot believe I am there now. "
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" As long as I still feel a passion for the sport and preparing for these big competitions, I will carry on fighting. "
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" When you're so consistent, people have to stand up and take notice. I don't think people recognise or praise consistency enough. "
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" 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. "
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" The best boxers don't always qualify for the Olympics. You can easily have a bad day, but please God, that won't happen to me. "
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" It's important to have a healthy balanced diet but not to get too bogged down about it. It's important to enjoy your food, too. "
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" I always come into these competitions hoping to come away with a gold medal. I won't relax until I have the gold medal around my neck. "
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" The heaviest I've ever been is 65 kilos. That was during my Leaving Cert when I was just studying and eating chocolate. "
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Chocolate
Eating
Leaving
" It's so great to be able to inspire these young women today to get involved in male-dominated subjects. "
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" I can definitely box on the front foot as well as the back foot. I don't think that's really an issue. "
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" I wouldn't really call myself a feminist. I obviously want equality and equal opportunities to the men. "
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" 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. "
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" Going to the cinema or a meal can be difficult, with people asking for pictures or autographs. "
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" Age is a chronological number. That's all. There is plenty of time for my life afterwards. I'm still a young woman. "
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