Dad: It may be Katie’s parting shot

Katie Taylor will bid to put the perfect finishing touch to a spectacular career by winning an Olympic gold medal this evening but, if her father Pete has his way, today’s final will be her last fight.

“We haven’t spoken about it but I hope this is her last fight,” he said yesterday.

“Like she’s done everything. She’s been boxing a long time now. She’s sacrificed her life for boxing at the moment.