She’s done it: Katie Taylor makes history by becoming two weight champion after beating Christina Linardatou – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

She’s done it: Katie Taylor makes history by becoming two weight champion after beating Christina Linardatou




Katie Taylor has made history tonight as she became a two weight champion after beating 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.

The win now means Taylor has made history as she has become a two weight champion.

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