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Katie Taylor wins gold!!!!!

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    #32
    Caveman1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,808 ✭✭✭Caveman1


    Absolutely delighted for the girl, with all the dedication she's put into her training and also the amount of hard work she's done putting women's boxing on the map, she deserves all she gets


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    #33
    mattser
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭mattser


    MadsL wrote: »
    Thanks for the thread title spoiler :mad: - was going to watch it later....

    Did you not even remotely think there would be some indication of the result on Boards ? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


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    #34
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,830 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    MadsL wrote: »
    Thanks for the thread title spoiler :mad: - was going to watch it later....
    So you're the one to blames Twitter and Facebook for spoiling / revealing plot twists and / or results?

    Here's an idea - show some restraint and stay off social media / message boards for a couple of hours.


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    #35
    getuponthis
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    Let's hope the lads can follow in her footsteps!


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    #36
    efb
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    taxus_baccata wrote: »
    Well I suppose I'll have to rename bump "Katie" boy or girl!!!!! :D

    Katie if it's a girl, Taylor if it's a boy :)


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    #37
    mrsnewbie
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    Will Katie stay until in London until the closing ceremony this weekend or do you think she'll come home before that??


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    #38
    Scanlas The 2nd
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    Anyone think the Russian won?


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    #39
    YouTookMyName
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSq8ZBdSxNU


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    #40
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 55,022 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    mattser wrote: »
    Did you not even remotely think there would be some indication of the result on Boards ? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    I was thinking that myself. I mean, the boxing forum on its biggest ever day!


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    #41
    MadsL
    Registered Users Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    I don't follow the boxing forum. It came up in latest threads. Was just about to log into NBC to watch.

    troll

    Boxing is boring anyway

    /troll

    :D


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    #42
    wonderfullife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭wonderfullife


    mathepac wrote: »
    That's a despicable comment, an example of triumphalism and tribalism at its absolute worst and it dishonours Katie's extraordinary achievements.

    A sportswoman through and through, if she was aware of this kind of stuff from a so-called fan or supporter, I'm confident Katie would distance herself from it.

    The wonderful sport of amateur boxing is not about vulgar displays of one-upmanship or demeaning an opponent, which is why "showboating" is not allowed as we have already seen.

    you're aware this is the same Russian fighter who made some appalling pre-fight comments??? Amongst them an accusation of bias towards Taylor "she has a 10 point lead before she steps into the ring". Not only that she did the Ali shuffle during the fight and held her hand aloft for a good 30 seconds at the verdict. Hardly a shining beacon of sportsmanship or respect.

    It's not triumphalism to take extra pleasure as a fan in Katie defeating a disrespectful opponent.


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    #43
    finbarrk
    Registered Users Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭finbarrk


    I was there today. Some atmosphere in there. I thought it might have been a tie but luckily not.


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    #44
    barney4001
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    :D:D:D:D:D:D
    Well done Katie what a day for you your family and Bray and IRELAND

    :D:D:D:D:D:D: no one ever doubted you Champ


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    #45
    walshb
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    wonderfullife wrote: »
    you're aware this is the same Russian fighter who made some appalling pre-fight comments??? Amongst them an accusation of bias towards Taylor "she has a 10 point lead before she steps into the ring". Not only that she did the Ali shuffle during the fight and held her hand aloft for a good 30 seconds at the verdict. Hardly a shining beacon of sportsmanship or respect.

    It's not triumphalism to take extra pleasure as a fan in Katie defeating a disrespectful opponent.

    I sort of agree. Sofya let herself down a fair bit. Yes, she was disappointed after the loss, but her podium exploits before Katie spoke to her on the podium were a bit sour grapes to me. Arms folded, flowers hidden. Sure she seemed to perk up then, but she looked a right sore loser early on.


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    #46
    megadodge
    Registered Users Posts: 5,313 ✭✭✭megadodge


    walshb wrote: »
    I sort of agree. Sofya let herself down a fair bit. Yes, she was disappointed after the loss, but her podium exploits before Katie spoke to her on the podium were a bit sour grapes to me. Arms folded, flowers hidden. Sure she seemed to perk up then, but she looked a right sore loser early on.

    Very famous quote - "show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser".


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    #47
    walshb
    Registered Users Posts: 55,022 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    megadodge wrote: »
    Very famous quote - "show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser".

    Good one.

    I guess I will give Sofya a pass today, but she didn't really come across well. I know, the event, the loss etc.

    BTW, there is als the trem "sore loser." Nobody likes these.


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    #48
    PizzamanIRL
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    Scanlas The 2nd wrote: »
    Anyone think the Russian won?

    I'm pretty sure Katie has the gold medal.


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    #49
    Basq
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    PizzamanIRL wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure Katie has the gold medal.
    I presume Scanlas The 2nd meant while we were waiting for the announcement from the judges..


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    #50
    peckerhead
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    #51
    Avatarr
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    Scanlas The 2nd wrote: »
    Anyone think the Russian won?

    Apart from the Russian, NO!!!


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    #52
    eskimocat
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    Katie you are a legend!!! Your country is proud of you! Enjoy every minute of your wonderful success (cause the rest of us will )! :D


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    #53
    Syferus
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    megadodge wrote: »
    Very famous quote - "show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser".

    A bad proverb at best. You can have the heart of a champion and still handle defeat with grace. Obviously she was a touch petulant but she did nothing too untoward.


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    #54
    clsmooth
    Registered Users Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭clsmooth


    Does anyone have a link to Katie receiving her gold and Amhran Na BhFiann being played loud and proud??! :D


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    #55
    happy_head
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    Anyone know when Katie will be arriving home? Would love to go to the airport to see her coming in!! Will she wait until after the closing ceremony or will she be home sooner? Anyone know? Thanks


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    #56
    YouTookMyName
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    happy_head wrote: »
    Anyone know when Katie will be arriving home? Would love to go to the airport to see her coming in!! Will she wait until after the closing ceremony or will she be home sooner? Anyone know? Thanks

    Heard it's tuesday.


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    #57
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Delighted for her. Some fabulous sportsmen and women at these games but I think very few are as deserving as Katie.

    As regards Ochigava, I didn't really like the folded arms on the podium today, but she brightened up a bit after that so I think I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Taylor says she's a nice girl.

    The comment from her about us being in a financial crisis because we spent our money on referees for Katie was absurd though. Like this country would put money into sport...


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    #58
    paddyandy
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    Anything that popular has to be bad .


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    #59
    sheao
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭sheao


    Delighted that her dream became a reality .


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    #60
    D1stant
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    Scanlas The 2nd wrote: »
    Anyone think the Russian won?

    I did TBH. I was pretty sure the Russian won the last round by over 2 points.... until God smiled, and said Ah FFS Go on...


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    #61
    Foxhound38
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    Our finest female role model - Katie, you did Ireland proud!


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