Carly McNaul says she is taking inspiration from Michaela Walsh after missing out on her gold medal dream at the Commonwealth Games.
The 33-year-old claimed a fantastic silver in Birmingham, one of seven medals won by the Northern Ireland team.
The East Belfast boxer - who also won silver at the Gold Coast Games four years ago - has pledged to return stronger, and even joked she was planning a road run the day after flying home.
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Speaking to Belfast Live, McNaul said: "The whole experience has been amazing. I am really happy with my performances.
"Obviously I didn't get the gold I wanted, but I am proud of myself. And I fought a world champion in the final and I learned so much from it.
"This drives me on so much. I still haven't got what I want and I will keep going until I get that."
Northern Ireland teammate Walsh won Commonwealth gold at the third attempt, after claiming silver at the two previous Games. McNaul is now determined to make it third time lucky in her own career.
She added: "Michaela is an inspiration. She has been at three Commonwealths and now she has her gold medal.
"I want to follow in her footsteps."
And McNaul says she is ready to get back to training ahead of October's European championships.
She joked: "I don't like being out of training and the ring. I am already talking about going for a run in the morning.
"Get straight back to it."
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