Katie Taylor outclasses Milena Koleva to achieve comprehensive 80-72 points victory in first eight-round fight
KATIE TAYLOR has won her fight against Bulgaria’s Milena Koleva.
The Bray boxer was victorious in her fourth fight in four months with a comprehensive points victory, winning every round.
PA:Press Association Katie Taylor outclassed Bulgaria’s Milena Koleva[/caption]
In her first eight-round fight, Taylor had to wait until the seventh to knock down the stubborn Bulgarian.
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The London 2012 Olympic gold medalist entertained the crowd with a barrage of shots throughout the fight, but Koleva just about held out to avoid the KO.
Speaking after the fight, Taylor was pleased with her performance and with the step up in quality of opponent.
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Katie Taylor celebrates victoryPA:Press AssociationThe London 2012 Olympic gold medalist is embraced by her teamPA:Press AssociationKatie Taylor did manage to knock down Koleva in the seventh round but failed to secure a KOReuters
She told Sky Sports: “That was a great fight for me, all credit to my opponent, she gave it everything she had.
“Hopefully two or three fights and I hope to challenge for a world title. I definitely feel ready now.”
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