I have the 'Rocky' soundtrack on...
I have my fists clenched tightly and I'm holding them in front of my face...
I am dancing and shifting my weight from foot to foot...
I'm dipping my shoulders and moving from side to side...
I'm doing that backwards/sideways shuffle...
I don't get it!
What does that lovely little girl from Bray see in the Sport. She walks calmly and quietly into the arena, she waves shyly but somehow confidently to the crowd, she smiles, she listens very carefully and respectfully to her trainers, she puts on her head gear and gum shield, she smiles again, she gets into a ring with that pretty little face and humble demeanor, and then, she BEATS the hell out of her opponent!!
I'm all for women having equal opportunities, especially in sport, but really, boxing? I don't like it as a mans sport. I know it's very technical and skillful, but still, to me it just looks like two people beating the pulp out of each other.
And not only have we Katie to cheer for but we have two other medal contenders in the male boxing competition...we are really living up to out 'fighting Irish' legend!
But I'll get off my soap box now and I'll even wish them luck. It's great to see all the support and the tri-colours in the audience. I'll even join in the party that's been organised in work tomorrow, I'll take my place in the training centre where the TV is being placed, I'll drink the coffee and eat the cake provided. And I will cheer Katie on along with the rest of the country, and I'll be proud and probably shed a little tear...
Maybe when (?) she wins the gold tomorrow she will retire from boxing and take up a more lady like sport, like....wrestling....or shot putting....or weight lifting...! Have you seen those women, jeez, all that Lycra....
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