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Published 23:06 10 Dec 2016 GMT
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Her tearful interview following the fight, in a half-empty arena in Rio, made some wonder whether she would ever return to the ring. She decided instead to turn professional, and hasn't looked back since.
Last month, at London's Wembley Arena, Taylor beat Karina Kopinska in debut professional bout thanks to a third-round knockout, and tonight she fought in front of her biggest crowd to date.
21,000 people have packed the Manchester Arena to see Anthony Joshua defend his IBF heavyweight title against Eric Molina, and a large number of them were there to see Taylor take-on Brazilian fighter Viviane Obenauf, who had a record of nine wins and one defeat before tonight.
The fight was also broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office and Showtime in the United States, and they were treated to a dominant performance from Taylor.
The 30-year-old showed her class from the opening bell, landing a series of accurate punches and combinations, and proving too fast in both of the opening rounds.
Obenauf came out swinging in the third, but once again, Taylor's class shined through as she took control of the contest. Obenauf was left with a nasty cut after a clash of heads.
She bravely fought on...
But the Irish fighter had too much for her.
Taylor won by unanimous decision, 60-53, and continues her path towards dominance of women's professional boxing.
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