History making: Ireland’s Katie Taylor is now a TWO weight Champion after beating Christina Linardatou – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

History making: Ireland’s Katie Taylor is now a TWO weight Champion after beating Christina Linardatou




Ireland has yet again a new boxing Champion in the form of Katie Taylor as she’s now a two weight Champion after an incredible fight in Manchester on Saturday night.

Katie beat Christina Linardatou in her WBO Super Lightweight Championship fight in Manchester.

In a 10 round slug fest the Bray native once again showed her class coming out on top with a points victory over her Dominican opponent.

Taylor who never seemed out of place was given a unanimous victory after the judges scoring the bout 96-94, 97-93, 97-93 in her favour.

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