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WATCH: Katie Taylor interviewed after shock defeat

Katie Taylor has suffered a shock defeat at the European Olympic qualifiers, missing out on an opportunity to qualify for the Rio Olympics.

WATCH: Katie Taylor interviewed after shock defeat

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016 - 01:00

The reigning Olympic champion was beaten by Yana Alekseevna of Azerbaijan in her lightweight semi-final this afternoon.

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