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- Updated: October 26, 2016
Katie Taylor can boost the profile of women’s boxing all over the world if she turns professional, says fellow Olympian Paddy Barnes.
The 30-year-old has been linked with move into the pro ranks since missing out on a medal in Rio this summer and is reportedly in talks with Matchroom Sport.
Taylor won gold at London 2012 and has been crowned world amateur champion five times since pulling on the gloves for the first time 15 years ago.
Barnes, who turned professional after disappointment in Rio, has shared many sparring sessions with the Bray lightweight and believes has the talent to become one of the sport’s biggest names if she follows suit.
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