Amy Broadhurst hopes to make UK switch in order to qualify for Olympics
“I am determined to do everything in my power to become an Olympian.” Irish former world champion Amy Broadhurst is on the brink of making a sensational switch and represent the UK instead of Ireland, in a bid to make the 2024 Olympics. Broadhurst has been fighting to achieve her Olympic dream for her entire […]
2 years ago
Amy Broadhurst explains how Katie Taylor can beat ‘tough nut’ Chantelle Cameron
“Katie has more to offer.” Amy Broadhurst knows better than most what Katie Taylor is capable of, and explains how she can beat ‘tough nut’ Chantelle Cameron in their rematch. Broadhurst is hoping to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and follow in the footsteps of her hero, Taylor, who won gold back in 2012, so […]
2 years ago
Katie Taylor’s father says Kellie Harrington’s criticism of him is “absolute lies”
Harrington claimed that ‘if it wasn’t for him women’s boxing would have progressed earlier than it has’. Katie Taylor’s father, Peter Taylor, has responded to Kellie Harrington’s criticism of him in her new book, where she claimed that “if it wasn’t for him women’s boxing would have progressed earlier than it has”. The Olympic gold […]
3 years ago
Katie Taylor backs “phenomenal young fighter” to be next Irish star
“Girls like her I think are going to be just huge in the sport.” Katie Taylor labels sparring partner as a “phenomenal young fighter” and backs her to become the next star of Irish boxing. The two weight world champion is currently preparing for her latest title defence against Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carabajal at Wembley this Saturday […]
3 years ago
Katie Taylor calls Lisa O’Rourke to congratulate her on World Championships win
What a day it’s been for Lisa O’Rourke, Amy Broadhurst, for women’s boxing, and for Ireland. Before yesterday evening, Ireland boasted three previous Amateur World Champions; Katie Taylor, Michael Conlan, and Kellie Harrington. Not exactly a bad list, but in the space of roughly 30 minutes yesterday, in Istanbul, two more names were added to […]
4 years ago
Katie Taylor believes that her Irish sparring partner will be “the future of women’s boxing”
“I brought her in specifically for this fight.” When you’re preparing for the biggest fight of your life, as Katie Taylor currently is, your preparation needs to be pin-point perfect. Taylor has been working relentlessly hard to put on the biggest performance of her career to date, as she faces seven-weight world champion, Amanda Serrano, […]
4 years ago