I always come into these competitions hoping to come away with a gold medal. I won't relax until I have the gold medal around my neck. Katie Taylor competitiongoldhope Change image and share on social
I love all sorts of food, chocolate especially. I eat well, but I like the odd Chinese, like anyone! Katie Taylor chinesechocolateeat Change image and share on social
I owe so much to my dad and what he has done for me. And it's hard work doing what he has done, so he's entitled to a break. Katie Taylor breakdadentitle Change image and share on social
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'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
I do a good job of staying positive and just moving on. Katie Taylor goodjobmove Change image and share on social
We do the weigh-in, then go for a walk, then have breakfast, then I listen to worship songs on my iPod because I'm a Christian. I always read the same Bible verses, too. We do the same warm-up a lot of the time as well. But, I have no superstitions before a fight. Katie Taylor biblebreakfastchristian 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
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