Belfast MMA star Leah McCourt has hailed Katie Taylor as a "role model" and an inspirational figure ahead of her bout this weekend.
'The Curse' takes on Cat Zingano at Bellator 293 on Friday night in California in what could be a title eliminator fight between McCourt and the number one ranked Featherweight contender.
Like many, McCourt has been blown away by Taylor's ascension to the top of the boxing world. And while she may have spilt allegiances for Taylor's upcoming bout with Chantelle Cameron, McCourt has nothing but praise for the Irish icon.