Katie Taylor

“I don't even wear miniskirts on a night out, so I definitely won't be wearing miniskirts in the ring.”

“Going to the cinema or a meal can be difficult, with people asking for pictures or autographs.”

“I have a lot of confidence in myself, and I love that challenge as well. I love going to every competition as the favourite. It's something I relish.”

“Sometimes, the plans in your heart aren't God's plan.”

“I'm just sorry I couldn't come home with a second Olympic gold medal.”

“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.”

“The thing with professional boxing is you have to have the right promoter and the right fights. It is a cut-throat business.”

“I'm a huge fan of Conor McGregor, an incredible athlete. What he has done for MMA is phenomenal; he has been a great supporter of me.”

“I always go into a fight thinking the decision is going to be fair, and I relish these fights where the atmosphere is so fantastic.”

“I know how it feels to lose.”

“There is an awful lot of pressure on me.”

“I could have 10 kids or be boxing until I'm 40.”

“Fighting at the Olympics has been my lifelong dream, and I cannot believe I am there now.”

“It's always tough to stay at the top for so long.”

“Every fight has been hard. Every world title I've won has been hard fought, and every European title I've won has been hard fought as well.”

“It's important to have a healthy balanced diet but not to get too bogged down about it. It's important to enjoy your food, too.”

“Sport is a great way to keep fit. It's a stress reliever.”

“It's great to be boxing a local boxer. The atmosphere is always fantastic. I love those fights. I really relish those fights.”