I never think about losing. That's why it's so hard to accept a loss.

I know MMA isn't for everyone. It is a combat sport; some people don't like watching it, but it is entertainment for some people.

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

With amateur boxing, you're just entered into a competition. And to be the best, you've got to beat the best. You're not waiting around to get these fights organised.

I always feel like the freshest boxer going into competitions.

We do the weigh-in, then go for a walk, then have breakfast, then I listen to worship songs on my iPod because I'm a Christian. I always read the same Bible verses, too. We do the same warm-up a lot of the time as well. But, I have no superstitions before a fight.

I'm just sorry I couldn't come home with a second Olympic gold medal.

The Bible is my sport psychology manual.

There's not a lot of positive role models of women in newspapers and magazines. I think it puts pressure on girls. They think that the image put out, it's the way you have to look.

I tend to think year-by-year and tournament-by-tournament.

The thing with professional boxing is you have to have the right promoter and the right fights. It is a cut-throat business.

The Olympics is a dream of mine.

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.

I'm a huge fan of Conor McGregor, an incredible athlete. What he has done for MMA is phenomenal; he has been a great supporter of me.

I'm in the public eye. I'm recognised a small bit more. That's part and parcel of it.

I want to leave a great legacy behind me and continue to win major championships.

I don't really change much; there's not much I can do about the judging in front of a home crowd.

I never think too far ahead.

I think, probably, my best asset would probably be my all round game.

God is my psychologist. And my dad is probably the best sport psychologist in the world.

People need to get out and do some more exercise, especially children who are stuck inside with computers.

I know exactly what that's all about being in a male dominated sport. Sometimes it just takes one person to step out, to be a pioneer, a trailblazer, really.

You have to make sure you have the right people around you to get the right fights, and you're not guaranteed to get the best fights.

I look at what's in front of me. I concentrate on that and then hopefully move on.

It's so true: the fight is won or lost in the gym, and those words really stuck with me throughout my career.

When I have a few weeks off, I catch up with my friends, but after a week or so, I just can't wait to get back in to the boxing club and start training.

Definitely, there's a lot of strength in depth in my division.

I think every fight is a tough fight, but I'm not settling for a bronze medal.

I don't get complacent, because I know if you slack off, you're going to be found out. This is international boxing, and every fight is a tough fight.

I'd love to have a chance to fight in the World Series Boxing for women, but nothing has been done about that.

Boxing was just another one to keep me going as a child.

It's ridiculous having the pros in an amateur sport, but at the same time, there's a lot of pros who are going to struggle over three rounds.

I've a great group of people, a great family behind me all the way, all the time. You cannot underestimate that.

I love being the favourite of every competition.

There are so many career opportunities out there now for young women, and it's great to have the opportunity to encourage them to get involved in these new careers.

I've been offered a few professional contracts... in the hundreds and thousands.

It doesn't matter who other people are saying the favourite is; I'm still going in to win the gold medal.

I love all sorts of food, chocolate especially. I eat well, but I like the odd Chinese, like anyone!

I wouldn't really call myself a feminist. I obviously want equality and equal opportunities to the men.

I just happen to be a woman and involved in sport, but that doesn't necessarily make me a feminist.

I would love to be able to speak my own language and maybe have an interview in Irish, maybe after my fights.

I love playing for Ireland, and I love soccer, but when it comes down to it, I would choose boxing as my number one sport, as I'd miss it too much if I wasn't involved.

Fighting at the Olympics has been my lifelong dream, and I cannot believe I am there now.

Sport is a great way to keep fit. It's a stress reliever.

You're clearing your mind during a workout. Boxing is a great sport for girls; it's really safe.

No world championship has been easy for me.

Every fight has been hard. Every world title I've won has been hard fought, and every European title I've won has been hard fought as well.

I became number one just after the World Championships in India. I was very young then, and I remember it was just a great feeling, my first World Championship.

I am European Games champion now as well as Olympic champion, European champion, and world champion.

There's a lot of people on the way up who want to take my place, so it's up to me to continue to improve.