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"There is a double standard with Irish sports fans"

After Katie Taylor's controversial win over Delfine Persoon to become the undisputed World Lightw...

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17.06 10 Jun 2019


"There is a double standard with Irish sports fans"


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After Katie Taylor's controversial win over Delfine Persoon to become the undisputed World Lightweight boxing champion, journalist Ewan McKenna told Ivan why the reaction to the win has brought out an hypocrisy in Irish sports fans.

He argues that we're fine when our stars get a controversial decision, but are ready to cause chaos when the shoe is on the other foot.


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