Katie Taylor shared an emotional moment with her mother Bridget just moments after losing to Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena on Saturday night.
Taylor fought her heart out in her first fight on Irish soil since turning professional seven years ago, but came up just short against a slick Cameron.
The fight went the distance and after 10 hard rounds, Cameron was awarded a majority decision victory.
Read more: Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron recap and results from the 3Arena
Taylor was dejected following the decision, and was comforted by her mother as she stood in the centre of the ring.
Katie Taylor dejected after the fight with her mum Bridget Taylor (Image: Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr)
It was a touching moment between the pair immediately after the first defeat of Taylor's professional career.
Bridget wasn't the only person to pay tribute to Taylor after the fight, with Conor McGregor entering the ring to kiss the hands of the defeated Bray superstar.
As for what is next for Taylor, Eddie Hearn has suggested that a rematch between the pair would be the biggest fight in women's boxing.
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