Katie Taylor

It's so great to be able to inspire these young women today to get involved in male-dominated subjects.

I wouldn't be where I am without my dad. He's a genius.

I became number one just after the World Championships in India. I was very young then, and I remember it was just a great feeling, my first World Championship.

The Bible is my sport psychology manual.

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.

As long as I still feel a passion for the sport and preparing for these big competitions, I will carry on fighting.

I love all sorts of food, chocolate especially. I eat well, but I like the odd Chinese, like anyone!

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

I'd love to have a chance to fight in the World Series Boxing for women, but nothing has been done about that.

I love playing for Ireland, and I love soccer, but when it comes down to it, I would choose boxing as my number one sport, as I'd miss it too much if I wasn't involved.

I would love to be able to speak my own language and maybe have an interview in Irish, maybe after my fights.

It's great for my confidence getting a letter saying 'All I want from life, Katie, is you and health.'