Taylor boxing clever to stay under the radar

PETER TAYLOR, father and coach to Katie, is hoping the Republic of Ireland’s qualification for next summer’s European Championships will help lighten the weight of expectation resting on his daughter’s shoulders in the run-up to the Olympic Games.

The 25-year old, three-time world champion is Ireland’s best hope of a gold medal in London even though she will have to wait until May of next year to even qualify for the event via the world championships in China.

“Like Katie has said, she is not there yet,” said Peter yesterday.