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Ireland's Katie Taylor wins semi-final on a split decision

Katie Taylor has won her semi final against her Azerbaijani opponent on a split decision. That me...



Ireland's Katie Taylor win...
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Ireland's Katie Taylor wins semi-final on a split decision

Katie Taylor has won her semi final against her Azerbaijani opponent on a split decision.

That means the Wicklow athlete has guaranteed a silver medal at the very least.

The Olympic champion fights for gold on Sunday at 2pm.

Taylor (28) is just a week shy of her 29th birthday and has gown her reputation as the best pound for pound boxer in the business with her win today, given how close it was and the circumstances around it.

Just in case you've forgotten, Taylor has now won six European Championships, five World Championships and an Olympic Gold medal.

It is widely accepted the big one for Katie is to repeat her Olympic success in Rio next year.

Sean McComb has lost his semi-final against his Azerbaijani opponent so the 22-year-old has to be happy with a bronze medal.

Michael O'Reilly has been given a bye into the final after his opponent withdrew due to injury.

That means Laois man is guaranteed a silver medal.

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