All eyes are now on tomorrow when Ireland’s Katie Taylor will aim for Olympic gold.

The 26-year-old Wicklow boxer defeated Mavzuna Chorieva from Tajikistan by 17 points to 9 at the Excel Arena this afternoon in front of a huge Irish crowd.

The 4-time world champion has now secured at least a silver medal.

She will compete for gold tomorrow afternoon at 4:45pm when she faces Sofia Ochigava of Russia.

Up to 4,000 people turned out in her hometown of Bray in Co. Wicklow this afternoon to watch the semi-final bout.

Newstalk’s Henry McKean watched the fight live inside the Excel Arena.

Katie Taylor’s mom Bridget spoke to him about her daughter after the fight.

Henry McKean is in London with thanks to P&G – Proud sponsors of mums