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
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
Don't call me famous, but it's hard to be out with my friends now. Katie Taylor callfamousfriend Change image and share on social
I would have loved to have met Roger Federer. Katie Taylor federerlovemeet Change image and share on social
There's not a lot of positive role models of women in newspapers and magazines. I think it puts pressure on girls. They think that the image put out, it's the way you have to look. Katie Taylor girlimagelot 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
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
My training diet can be quite strict when I'm coming up to competition; it's a weight-making sport, of course. But I eat quite healthily anyway, and it's less strict when out of competition. Katie Taylor comecompetitiondiet Change image and share on social