Donnelly: Taylor in ‘great shape’

Irish team manager Des Donnelly, said Katie Taylor is focused and ready for first assignment next Monday when she will meet either Queen Underwood (USA) or Natasha Jonas (Great Britain) for a bronze medal.

“Katie is in great shape, keeping a low profile, training away and just keeping out of the public eye,” he said.

“She is very sharp. As a matter of fact all the boxers are in terrific form. I think this is the best team we have brought out. Going to the Europeans in Moscow they were in great form but I think this team is just that little bit above it.”