Olympics-Boxing-Women’s champion Taylor loses opening bout (Reuters)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Olympic women’s lightweight boxing champion Katie Taylor of Ireland lost her quarter-final bout 2-1 to Finland’s Mira Potkonen on Monday. The fight was Taylor’s first of the tournament after a bye through the first round. Potkonen is now assured of at least a bronze medal after reaching the semi-finals.