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" It's great to be boxing a local boxer. The atmosphere is always fantastic. I love those fights. I really relish those fights. "
Katie Taylor
Boxing
Love
Great
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" The Olympics is a dream of mine. "
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" Every fight has been hard. Every world title I've won has been hard fought, and every European title I've won has been hard fought as well. "
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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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" I know exactly what that's all about being in a male dominated sport. Sometimes it just takes one person to step out, to be a pioneer, a trailblazer, really. "
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" When I have a few weeks off, I catch up with my friends, but after a week or so, I just can't wait to get back in to the boxing club and start training. "
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" I never think too far ahead. "
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" I love being the favourite of every competition. "
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" People say, 'You will be 30 years old; you're too old. You'll get your nose broke,' say dad's a pushy dad. You hear stupid things and put them out of your mind. "
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" 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. "
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He
" 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'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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" It doesn't matter who other people are saying the favourite is; I'm still going in to win the gold medal. "
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" I'm not going to be boxing forever, but I've put no time-cap on it, really. "
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" You're clearing your mind during a workout. Boxing is a great sport for girls; it's really safe. "
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" I love all sorts of food, chocolate especially. I eat well, but I like the odd Chinese, like anyone! "
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Eat
Food
" I've a great group of people, a great family behind me all the way, all the time. You cannot underestimate that. "
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Family
Great
" I think it's important to feel those losses because I never want to feel like that again. "
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Think
Feel
" I've been offered a few professional contracts... in the hundreds and thousands. "
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