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" I want to go down in the history books as one of the greatest female boxers of all time, and I think I'm on the right path. "

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

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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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