Taylor one fight away from fifth EU title

Olympic and World champion claims unanimous semi-final victory in Hungary

Katie Taylor is in line to win a fifth straight EU title in Hungary. Photograph:  Niall Carson/PA
Katie Taylor is in line to win a fifth straight EU title in Hungary. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA

Ireland's Katie Taylor is just one win away from a fifth EU title in a row after winning her lightweight semi-final over Finland's Mira Potkonen in Keszthely, Hungary today.

The Olympic and world champion secured a unanimous decision over her opponent to take her place in yet another final at the EU Women’s Senior, Youth and Junior Championships.

Leanne Murphy is also through to the finals of the 81kg weight division after a win over Croatia's Dainjela Vernic.

Claire Grace claimed a bronze medal after losing her 69kg semi-final to France’s Erika Guerrier.