I have a lot of confidence in myself, and I love that challenge as well. I love going to every competition as the favourite. It's something I relish.

I'm honoured and delighted to be named the 'Irish Times'/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year 2014. This has been an amazing year for me and for Irish women in sport, and I would like to congratulate all the finalists in their respective fields who have excelled at major sporting events.

It's great to be boxing a local boxer. The atmosphere is always fantastic. I love those fights. I really relish those fights.

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