‘Cool, seasoned, fluid and a master of her intent’

As one news outlet correctly surmised, women’s boxing already had a star.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2012 - 01:00
Conall Ó Fátharta

All she needed was a stage. On Monday afternoon in London, Katie Taylor got it.

Despite being arguably the greatest sports person this country has ever produced.

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