Taylor home to heroine's welcome
Newly crowned world lightweight champion Katie Taylor jetted in to a heroine's reception at Dublin Airport this morning following her exploits at the 5th AIBA Women's World Championships in Ningbo City, China.
On Saturday last the 22-year-old Bray woman won her second world title on the trot after beating Cheng Dong of China 13-2 at the Ningbo Youngor Gymnasium.
The win arrived just over two years after she beat Annabella Farias of Argentina in the 60Kg World Championships final in New Delhi, India.
Taylor, who is coached by her dad, Peter, registered 67 points in China and conceded just 11 in her five fights.
Her boxer of the tournament award will be presented at the AIBA men's World Cup in Moscow on December 12.
Ireland finished in 6th spot in the medals table at the World Championships despite having just one boxer competing in Ningbo City.
China, who were using a 13-strong squad, finished in number one position after claiming five gold medals.
Meanwhile, Taylor has already been named fighter of the month for December on the influential women's boxing web-site W-BAN.
