Bray Boxer Wins Gold in Hungary

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Bray Boxer Wins Gold in Hungary

Sunday, August 12 2007

Reigning World and back-to-back European lightweight champion Katie Taylor claimed her second Witch Cup gold medal on the trot following an inside-the-distance win in her 60Kg final with Eva Walstrom in Hungary.

Taylor, who was also presented with the boxer of the tournament award, stopped the Finn on the 15 point rule in round two (15-0) to finish on top of the podium.

The victory will be the perfect boost for the 21 year old St Fergal's Bray club woman who will be targeting her third European gold medal on the trot in Denmark this October.

Commentating on the win coach Peter Taylor, who was in his daughters corner in Pecs, said they were delighted with the performance and the gold medal.

He said: 'It is a great boost ahead of the European Championships as this is a very competitive tournament and most of the countries competing out here send their strongest squads.

'Katie had a injury to her right elbow which prevented her from throwing straight rights but the injury should be cleared up soon.

'We are delighted with the win and the boxer of the tournament award and we are now looking forward to the European Championships.'

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