Katie Taylor

I'm not going to be boxing forever, but I've put no time-cap on it, really.

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.

I've a great group of people, a great family behind me all the way, all the time. You cannot underestimate that.

I want to leave a great legacy behind me and continue to win major championships.

I don't get complacent, because I know if you slack off, you're going to be found out. This is international boxing, and every fight is a tough fight.

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.

I don't feel much pressure at all. I have great family support, and they take a lot of pressure off me. They help to control media and public interest.