Taylor victorious in St Petersburg

Katie Taylor maintained one of the best records in world sport after claiming gold at the Russian Multi-Nations event at the Sports Palace in St Petersburg.

The World and European champion chalked up her 39th consecutive victory - and her 60th win in her last 61 bouts - after beating Russian lightweight Natalie Bondareva 6-3.

Bondereva was obliged to take two standing counts in the first round of today's 60Kg final.

Taylor, who boxes out of the Bray BC, also scooped the best technical boxer award.

The win marks the fourth time in a row that the 23-year-old has beaten an opponent from the host nation.

Taylor scored 59 points and conceded 20 in four bouts in four days in St Petersburg.

The Irish team will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.45pm on Sunday evening.