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Tue 12 Dec 2008Taylor sets sights on gold as Olympics committee weighs up women's boxing

WORLD BOXING champion Katie Taylor arrived home from China yesterday morning with her sights set on Olympic gold in 2012.

With a shy smile and a quiet confidence, a "delighted and relieved" Katie entered Dublin airport to chants of "There's only one Katie Taylor". While overjoyed with her win, Katie was already looking towards the next goal.