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Luke Jennings

Katie Taylor shows class by giving back to the next generation

Katie Taylor released a video on Instagram visiting a Dublin boxing club as she talked about her legacy becoming a reality.

The two-weight-division world champion faces off against Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena on May 20th as she aims to conquer another weight class.

Taylor, to date, achieved a specular career in boxing as she won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics. The Bray native has an undefeated professional record where she has claimed six world titles.

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In the video uploaded to Instagram, Taylor showed her class as she was challenged to a race by a youngster.

The 36-year-old outlined her positive experience of visiting boxing clubs around Ireland, with each gym having many female members.

"If you go around every boxing club up and down the country it's packed with female boxers," said Taylor.

"That to me is an amazing legacy to pass on."

Overall, Taylor never fought in Ireland professionally, having only competed at amateur level on Irish soil. She will be hopeful of passing the Cameron test in hope of securing a future Croke Park event.

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