Katie Taylor wins first contested National lightweight title

It was a rare fight for Taylor without her father Pete as her cornerman, with her brother Lee taking over.

Katie Taylor wins first contested National lightweight title

Katie Taylor has won her first national title in the ring.

After years of earning her national titles without a contest, the London Olympic gold medallist scored an impressive victory over Tipperary's Shauna O'Keefe in tonight's lightweight final at the National Stadium.

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