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In pictures: Irish fight fans fill the ExCel Arena ahead of Katie's showdown

A little piece of East London is turning green this afternoon ahead of the Bray fighter’s semi-final showdown.
1.14pm, 8 Aug 2012
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IRELAND’S GOLD MEDAL hope Katie Taylor takes on Mavzuna Chorieva this afternoon in an Olympic semi-final in London.

Last time out, Irish fans in the ExCel Arena broke decibel records for the Games and with less than an hour to go to the bell, the Bray woman’s supporters are out in force again.

In pictures: Irish fight fans fill the ExCel Arena ahead of Katie's showdown
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  • Caitlin Hennessy and Molly Hennessy

  • Irish fans in the ExCel Arena today to support Katie Taylor

  • Damir O'Grady 8/8/2012

  • Tommy and Aoife Reilly

  • David O'Flynn and Teresa Brennan

  • Irish fans in the ExCel Arena today to support Katie Taylor

  • Anna Moore

  • David Jones

  • Lisa Higgins and Louise Higgins

  • Lisa McCabe

Pic: Inpho/Dan Sheridan

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