Carruth: Katie is well prepared

All eyes will be on Ireland's golden girl Katie Taylor when she makes her Olympic debut this afternoon.

All eyes will be on Ireland's golden girl Katie Taylor when she makes her Olympic debut this afternoon.

The four-time World Champion from Bray, Co. Wicklow will join British hopeful Natasha Jonas in the ring at 2.30pm.

A win would guarantee Katie a bronze medal at the very least.

Michael Carruth, who won gold for Ireland at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, doesn't think the occasion will get to her.

Carruth said: "There is nothing this girl has not done to get ready for this Olympic games, so she is well prepared.

"The only thing is she hasn't boxed in a while. She will be testing her own skills, fitness and sharpness, but I think once the bell goes we are going to see a great result for her there."

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