With amateur boxing, you're just entered into a competition. And to be the best, you've got to beat the best. You're not waiting around to get these fights organised. Katie Taylor amateurbeatbox Change image and share on social
Definitely, there's a lot of strength in depth in my division. Katie Taylor depthdivisionlot Change image and share on social
I do a good job of staying positive and just moving on. Katie Taylor goodjobmove Change image and share on social
Sometimes, the plans in your heart aren't God's plan. Katie Taylor godheartplan Change image and share on social
I'm honoured and delighted to be named the 'Irish Times'/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year 2014. This has been an amazing year for me and for Irish women in sport, and I would like to congratulate all the finalists in their respective fields who have excelled at major sporting events. Katie Taylor amazecongratulatecouncil share on social
People need to get out and do some more exercise, especially children who are stuck inside with computers. Katie Taylor childcomputerexercise Change image and share on social
The heaviest I've ever been is 65 kilos. That was during my Leaving Cert when I was just studying and eating chocolate. Katie Taylor certchocolateeat Change image and share on social
I've boxed many people in their own backyard plenty of times - in China, I boxed a Chinese girl in the final of the world championships, and I've boxed Russians before in their home nation as well. Katie Taylor backyardboxchampionship Change image and share on social
It's so true: the fight is won or lost in the gym, and those words really stuck with me throughout my career. Katie Taylor careerfightgym Change image and share on social
It's such a shame, really, because we were known for our country of saints and scholars, and we grew up with such a great tradition with St. Patrick, and he is the one who brought Christianity to Ireland, and we celebrate St. Patrick's day every single year, but there's very few practising Catholics or practising Christians. Katie Taylor bringcatholiccelebrate share on social