Carruth: Katie should stay amateur

It is 20 years ago this week since Irish boxer Michael Carruth won his gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics and he says he is happy to share the feeling with Katie Taylor, who made history by winning gold in London yesterday.

Carruth: Katie should stay amateur

It is 20 years ago this week since Irish boxer Michael Carruth won his gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics and he says he is happy to share the feeling with Katie Taylor, who made history by winning gold in London yesterday.

The Bray woman defeat Sonya Ochigava 10-8 at a packed ExCel arena, with the country coming to a standstill to watch the heroine claim victory.

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