“It’s amazing, to box for a gold medal tomorrow is amazing. The support here has been unbelievable; it feels like I’m boxing at home in Dublin really. 10,000 Irish people, it’s incredible, this is what dreams are made of. And hope fully I can make everyone proud tomorrow,” Taylor told TheScore.
“I boxed [Ochigava] in the world championshipships and I know what to expect. Yeah, I’ll arrive tomorrow, boxing for a gold medal. I’ll try my best to have a good night’s sleep but we’ll see how we go. I find it hard to sleep the night before fights anyway but we’ll see in a few hours.”
Today’s win was a different kind of battle than her first clash against Team GB’s Natasha Jonas earlier this week.
“It was a completely different fight to Monday’s really,” Taylor said afterwards. “It was always going to be kind of tricky over the first couple of rounds, She’s a good counter puncher and I just had to stay calm and comped and try to get the points over four rounds. It was a great win and I thank God again.”
Peter Taylor, her father and coach added: “An Olympic final, it’s absolutely unbelievable. We knew it would be a free-for-all but we had a plan. “We know Sofya well. It’s going to be a tough fight but it’s an Olympic final.”
No matter what happens tomorrow, that girl has represented this nation for YEARS with honour and dignity and real class. We are all so proud of you and privileged to have you represent our little country. A country is forever in your debt
You have to think sparring like that helps the both of them. It’s been shown time and again what a great structure and support Ireland has for boxers, hopefully we’ll see the two of them boxing with the Rio competitors!
She seems like such a lovely person. The very best of luck to her tomorrow. We’re all behind her wishing her well and cheering her on! She’s the pride of Ireland.
Shes a legend. A week or so after my mother died, my brother in law took my brother (who has Cerebral Palsy) to see Katie train. She took time out of training to meet them and gave him a pair of signed gloves. True hero!!
Lovely story Alan and probably not surprising. To echo what Gerry said, this lady just seems to have sheer class in everything she does…first Irish Gold in yonks, here’s hoping, go, go, go Katie!
I was going to comment on what Mr North said but really his comments do not warrant attention.
Katie you are a true inspiration and women in your sport ALL over the world thank you for your hard work and dedication in ensuring women’s boxing was part of 2012 Olympics. Katie You are a true champion and a wonderful role model. As a woman, actually as a Bray woman myself I stand in awe of all of your achievements. Best of luck tomorrow. And let us as a Nation stand behind our athletes as we know how hard they have all worked to get there.
she is the example for all to follow- focussed and dedicated to achieving success. not your ole ole / you will never beat the Irish but a true champion
Her losing would be the reality check that this country needs. We need to focus. Focus on the things that are more important than this shortened sideshow from an episode of Gladiators.
There’s always one pessimist! Whats wrong with exulting in a wonderful athletes performance and a bit of national pride? A bit of good news and optimism is what this country needs we’ve had enough doom and gloom. Go peddle your crazy somewhere else
I laid down the challenge to fight anybody in the ring on the other Katie Taylor story. Nobody has accepted. It seems that it’s easy to call someone a troll if you’re a keyboard warrior. Not so easy to do it to a real warriors face. I am a warrior and I will fight anyone. Will anyone meet me in the ring or are you all as cowardly as you seem?
Il come to you peter,whats your number,address, also are we betting high stakes cash here or just out family loyalty? Perhaps pissing competition? We could measure our knobs? No doubt you’d be the biggest one going.
You know what, yer dead right there Peter!!! If we had much more of this carry on there’d be nothing at all for miserable whining idiots such as your good self to indulge in…. Then what’d happen, jaysus, people of Ireland walking around smiling and positive. Eeeewwwww. Imagine!!! Keep flyin the flag there man, you’re playing a blinder!!!!! : /
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No matter what happens tomorrow, that girl has represented this nation for YEARS with honour and dignity and real class. We are all so proud of you and privileged to have you represent our little country. A country is forever in your debt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyK9USHX1ZY&feature=youtube_gdata_player ..the legend sparring with paddy barnes! Animal
Had a look at that video, Diarmuid. I dunno, maybe one day Barnes might be good enough to beat her
You have to think sparring like that helps the both of them. It’s been shown time and again what a great structure and support Ireland has for boxers, hopefully we’ll see the two of them boxing with the Rio competitors!
She seems like such a lovely person. The very best of luck to her tomorrow. We’re all behind her wishing her well and cheering her on! She’s the pride of Ireland.
Shes a legend. A week or so after my mother died, my brother in law took my brother (who has Cerebral Palsy) to see Katie train. She took time out of training to meet them and gave him a pair of signed gloves. True hero!!
A class act all round
Lovely story Alan and probably not surprising. To echo what Gerry said, this lady just seems to have sheer class in everything she does…first Irish Gold in yonks, here’s hoping, go, go, go Katie!
you believe in yourself…cos we believe in you!
Well done to her. She really deserves a gold medal, excellent performance and dedication.
Done it before twice! Will do it again!
She has worked so hard over the years, has done wonders for the sport and her country. I hope she brings home gold.
I was going to comment on what Mr North said but really his comments do not warrant attention.
Katie you are a true inspiration and women in your sport ALL over the world thank you for your hard work and dedication in ensuring women’s boxing was part of 2012 Olympics. Katie You are a true champion and a wonderful role model. As a woman, actually as a Bray woman myself I stand in awe of all of your achievements. Best of luck tomorrow. And let us as a Nation stand behind our athletes as we know how hard they have all worked to get there.
re: Peter North I was thinking the same thing.
She is living her dream, a dream she fought and trained hard for. Wishing her all the very best for Gold tomorrow! Go Katie!
Katie is awesome and is a rare thing in sport these days…..a phenominal talent who is’nt an egotistical idiot!
Watching the match in work today and felt a huge swell of pride if she wins gold tomorrow I’ll be blubbering like a baby!!!
Win or loose tomorrow we’re all so proud of her, best of luck Katie, a legend no matter what happens.
she is the example for all to follow- focussed and dedicated to achieving success. not your ole ole / you will never beat the Irish but a true champion
Her losing would be the reality check that this country needs. We need to focus. Focus on the things that are more important than this shortened sideshow from an episode of Gladiators.
There’s always one pessimist! Whats wrong with exulting in a wonderful athletes performance and a bit of national pride? A bit of good news and optimism is what this country needs we’ve had enough doom and gloom. Go peddle your crazy somewhere else
Not everything is about economics dimwit…
from a man with the same name as a porn star!
Jayzus theres always one feckin whinger!
Don’t feed the troll
I laid down the challenge to fight anybody in the ring on the other Katie Taylor story. Nobody has accepted. It seems that it’s easy to call someone a troll if you’re a keyboard warrior. Not so easy to do it to a real warriors face. I am a warrior and I will fight anyone. Will anyone meet me in the ring or are you all as cowardly as you seem?
Il come to you peter,whats your number,address, also are we betting high stakes cash here or just out family loyalty? Perhaps pissing competition? We could measure our knobs? No doubt you’d be the biggest one going.
It always comes down to gay stuff on this site.
I’ll fight you Peter. Where anf when?
@peter north
#YOLO
You know what, yer dead right there Peter!!! If we had much more of this carry on there’d be nothing at all for miserable whining idiots such as your good self to indulge in…. Then what’d happen, jaysus, people of Ireland walking around smiling and positive. Eeeewwwww. Imagine!!! Keep flyin the flag there man, you’re playing a blinder!!!!! : /
What a tool you are Peter. A complete tool