The generation led by gold medallists Katie Taylor, Nicola Adams and Claressa Shields in 2012 were the first to showcase women's boxing at an Olympic Games after it was finally permitted. "I remember watching Nicola Adams, Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields walking to the ring." "Look at Katie Taylor - she's gone on and is smashing it up as a pro. "London 2012 opened people's eyes, especially where I'm from in Wales where we had never heard of women's boxing. "When people watch the Olympics again they will see how women's boxing has improved.

Source: Sky sports July 21, 2021 12:56 UTC