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Russians just can’t get over Katie victory

They just can’t let it go.

Russians just can’t get over Katie victory

Mon, 13 Aug, 2012 - 01:00

Leo Murphy

Sofya Ochigava threw the toys out of the pram after being beaten by Katie Taylor in the Olympic gold medal bout.

Now those comments have been echoed by Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko who questioned the judging at the Olympics, specifically Taylor’s 10-8 win over Ochigava.

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