Ahead of the Olympics, 494 adults were asked for their opinion and 22% chose Taylor - narrowly ahead of footballer Roy Keane on 21%.
podcast Eamon Dunphy described Taylor as a “remarkable young woman”.“Perhaps the depth of opposition in boxing wouldn’t be as strong as in other sports but she’s done it.”
Katie Taylor celebrates after winning her Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship title fight against Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Picture by: Alamy.com With that in mind, he said he personally would not have chosen her as Ireland’s Greatest Sports Star.“Roy Keane, he’s only a percentage point behind her and he certainly was a very great footballer.Mr Dunphy acknowledged that Keane has been known to ‘fall out with people’ but said he was a superb player.“In terms of leading a team and a great team, the Manchester United of Alex Ferguson was a great team they needed a leader.Former Manchester United Player Roy Keane.
Mr Dunphy also commended Rachael Blackmore for becoming a “real serious figure” in the sporting world.He noted that footballer George Best and golfer Rory McIlroy are also Irish sports stars who have achieved great things in their careers.Rower Paul O’Donovan also received 3% support, while jockey Ruby Walsh and hurler Henry Sheffin both won 2% each.
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