"I Could Be Coaching Katie Taylor's Rivals In Rio"

Billy Walsh, one of the best sports coaches in our history, has resigned from his job as the Head Coach of the Irish High Performance Unit and senior team. Announcing his resignation, Walsh revealed that he would be taking up a role with USA Boxing and would be coaching their women's team "as they prepare for success in Rio and beyond". Speaking to Matt hours after resigning, he confirmed that this could mean he would be in the opposite corner to Katie Taylor at the Rio Olympics next year. In his resignation statement, Walsh pointed out that he had been in talks with the IABA since February this year. "A protracted process that went on for eight months included numerous high level meetings that resulted in various proposals. In August, a fair proposal was developed under the auspices of the Irish Sports Council that was acceptable and fair, but then not subsequently ratified by IABA".