The 26 year old lightweight, who is considered a national hero in Ireland after winning four world and five European titles, beat the Russian 10,8.

Taylor, who was Ireland's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony, was behind after two rounds but dominated the rest of the fight to take the Olympic title. Ochigava had no answer to Taylor's fast footwork and explosive punching power.Taylor was up against a familiar foe, having beaten Ochigava to the world title in China in May, but she took time to warm to the task starting tentatively in the opening round.Counter-puncher Ochigava was content to try and pick off Taylor, who has not been beaten in major competition in six years, with her dangerous left hook.The Russian's plan looked to be working when she took a slender one-point advantage following the second round.

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