Katie Taylor tells of aspect of her career that is 'tough' for her family
Katie Taylor admits that her family find it 'tough' to see her banged up and bruised after her boxing matches as she prepares for her trilogy bout against Amanda Serrano.
The two rivals meet again in Madison Square Garden on July 11 as they look to produce another Fight of the Year contender.
For all her talents, Taylor is never one to take a conservative stance in the boxing ring. Rather than play a patient game, in both her bouts against Serrano, she was all guns blazing.
With her bruising fighting style, Taylor receives plenty of heavy punches, which makes it even more remarkable that she is still fighting at 39 despite all the punishment she takes.
Doing her media rounds ahead of the fight, Taylor said that her family finds it 'tough' seeing her get banged up and bruised, but also says she heals quickly.
Speaking to RTE, she said: "It's tough for them to see me all banged up and bruised after these fights when my eyes are out to here and my face is all bruised but I actually heal very quickly as well."
There will be plenty of eyeballs on her upcoming bout with Taylor, and Serrano has earned plenty of fans following their previous two fights.
When the pair first met in 2022, they produced one of the greatest fights to ever take place in Madison Sqaure Garden and earned the Sports Illustrated Fight of the Year nod for the instant classic.
Fans were forced to wait a while for their second bout. Originally meant to take place in Dublin in May 2023, Serrano was forced to pull out due to injury. Taylor would end up preoccupied with two bouts against Chantelle Cameron before announcing she would turn to the ring on the undercard of Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul.
That bout would also get rescheduled to November, but was worth the wait with the pair again producing an instant classic and was viewed by over 70 million people globally.
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Katie Taylor tells of aspect of her career that is 'tough' for her family
Katie Taylor admits that her family find it 'tough' to see her banged up and bruised after her boxing matches as she prepares for her trilogy bout against Amanda Serrano. The two rivals meet again in Madison Square Garden on July 11 as they look to produce another Fight of the Year contender. For all her talents, Taylor is never one to take a conservative stance in the boxing ring. Rather than play a patient game, in both her bouts against Serrano, she was all guns blazing. With her bruising fighting style, Taylor receives plenty of heavy punches, which makes it even more remarkable that she is still fighting at 39 despite all the punishment she takes. Doing her media rounds ahead of the fight, Taylor said that her family finds it 'tough' seeing her get banged up and bruised, but also says she heals quickly. Speaking to RTE, she said: "It's tough for them to see me all banged up and bruised after these fights when my eyes are out to here and my face is all bruised but I actually heal very quickly as well." There will be plenty of eyeballs on her upcoming bout with Taylor, and Serrano has earned plenty of fans following their previous two fights. When the pair first met in 2022, they produced one of the greatest fights to ever take place in Madison Sqaure Garden and earned the Sports Illustrated Fight of the Year nod for the instant classic. Fans were forced to wait a while for their second bout. Originally meant to take place in Dublin in May 2023, Serrano was forced to pull out due to injury. Taylor would end up preoccupied with two bouts against Chantelle Cameron before announcing she would turn to the ring on the undercard of Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul. That bout would also get rescheduled to November, but was worth the wait with the pair again producing an instant classic and was viewed by over 70 million people globally.
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The Irish Sun
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RTE icon Joe Duffy today hung up his mic after a quarter of a century presenting Liveline, telling fans: "Love you all, it's been a privilege." Emotions ran high as the legendary host bid a final farewell to beloved listeners, with celebrity guest appearances and a special tribute from Taoiseach Micheal Martin. 6 Joe Duffy presented his last Liveline show this afternoon Credit: Andres Poveda LTD 6 Joe hosted his show in front of a live studio audience today Credit: Andres Poveda LTD 6 Joe was treated to a performance from Dublin Fire Brigade Credit: Andres Poveda LTD Joe, who confirmed his shock RTE exit after 37 years at the start of last month, looked the part in a smart three-piece suit for his final show in front of a live studio audience. The 69-year-old's final show kicked off with a performance from The Camembert Quartet of the classic 70s hit Thank You For Being a Friend. The band's frontman Paddy Cullivan told Joe he gave him his "big break" and added: "But for the people of Ireland, you've been beacon, a light. You've listened to genius and to some awful aul... stuff. "It's a new beginning job. This is not the end. So from the Camembert Quartet, from the people of Ireland, from everyone here: Thank you for being a friend." read more on joe duffy The emotional programme was filled with friends, fans and unforgettable past callers sharing their fond memories and praising Joe for being the "voice of the people". Taoiseach "You were and are the voice of the people. You're authentic and give the people a platform. I think you never left your roots, your working class background stood to you. The values your parents gave to you. "And on a personal level, going back to my student days, where you taught me a few things when I was a student activist." read more on the irish sun Joe interrupted the politician's speech and joked: "You forgot them quick enough now." Martin told Joe he has touched his family and his "personal acts of kindness" have been "quite extraordinary". RTE star makes hilarious response to Joe Duffy replacement rumours He spoke about how Joe took photos of Martin holding his daughter Léana during a crab-fishing day out in Cork and Joe sent them to him after Léana's death, aged 7, in 2010. Martin said: "That's something Mary and I have always treasured." A previous Liveline caller Caroline Davis travelled up from Carlow to thank Joe for helping to restore BreastCare Allowance after she appeared on the programme. Joe also heard from a Sallyanna, who in 2021 sent a "powerful" email to Liveline about her experience of menopause. KIND JOE She said: "I remember that I was shocked that somebody was listening to me. Joe listened to me and nobody else had." A special edition of Callan's Kicks was played with Oliver Callan doing an impression of Duffy speaking to various people including Joe was amused by the impressions and joked: "He still hasn't got the hang of me, has he?" A number of musical tributes were performed to Duffy during the programme from the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band to Paul Harrington. A glowing letter from President Michael D. Higgins was read out in the final moments of the show. PRESIDENT'S LETTER It said: "Dear Joe, as you prepare to take your leave from the national airwaves, after so many years of dedicated service, may I, mar Uachtarán na hÉireann, extend to you the warmest of thanks on behalf of the Irish people for your remarkable contribution to public life, one that you have shaped with empathy, insight, and an unwavering commitment to the voices of ordinary people. "From your early days as a student of social work at Trinity College through to your time as president of Trinity College Students Union in 1979 and later as President of the Union of Students in Ireland, you have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and public service. "Through your work, you have born witness to the struggles and triumphs of the Irish people, often giving voice to those on the margins. And creating a space in which silence could be broken and solidarity expressed. " Since you first presented Liveline in 1998, the program has served not merely as a radio program, but as a civic space. A forum for the voicing of concerns, active public engagement, democratic dialogue, and the expression of that rich and complex tapestry, which constitutes Irish society. JOE'S FINAL WORDS "Your stewardship of that space with your distinctive blend of compassion, curiosity, and courage has been both passionate and principled, marked by a rare empathy. "May this new chapter bring you the same richness of engagement and meaning that you have given to so many throughout your long and remarkable career." And Joe chose to keep his farewell statement simple as he subtly signed off telling listeners: "Goodbye from studio one and remember 51551 wash your hands. "Love you all. It's been a privilege. Slán go fóill." The radio star's listeners were gutted to see him leave and flooded social media with their well wishes. 'WE'LL MISS YOU' Fidelma wrote: "Thank you Joe, you've given people like me the opportunity to speak, to be heard and to be listened to and for that I personally will never forget you. "Like so many, you helped me when I didn't know who to turn to for help and for that I'm eternally grateful. I wish you a very happy and healthy retirement. Thanks Joe." Christina said: "Big Congratulations Joe. You gave so much and will be greatly missed by so many. Best wishes in your all your future ahead." 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