Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Result as Taylor suffers first ever defeat
Re-live updates from the undisputed-title fight in Dublin
Katie Taylor suffered the first loss of her professional career on Saturday, as she was beaten on points by Chantelle Cameron in Dublin.
Taylor entered the 3Arena unbeaten and as the undisputed lightweight champion, while her British opponent was also undefeated and put the undisputed super-lightweight titles on the line. In what was, remarkably, Taylor’s first pro fight in her native Ireland, the Olympic champion lost a majority decision to Cameron, who emerged victorious 96-94, 96-94, 95-95 on the judges’ scorecards.
The bout was contested at an intense pace, with Cameron, 32, fighting on the front foot and applying heavy pressure throughout. Taylor’s every punch was greeted with a roar in Dublin, but the 36-year-old seemed to lose the contest in the middle rounds, as Cameron landed the harder shots and with greater frequency. Taylor, cheered on by UFC star and compatriot Conor McGregor from ringside, landed several eye-catching flurries in the final frames, but her quick, straight punches did not appear to faze Cameron. In contrast, Taylor seemed to be worn down somewhat by her opponent’s frequent body shots.
Taylor expressed her desire for a rematch as the fighters spoke in the ring after the main event, before her promoter Eddie Hearn reiterated that a rematch clause would allow a second clash between the women. He added that it would likely take place in Dublin in autumn.
Re-live updates from the fight, below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.
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Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
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Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Katie Taylor beaten by Chantelle Cameron on Irish homecoming
Taylor suffered the first loss of her professional career, as she was outpointed by the undisputed super-lightweight champion in Dublin
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Again Taylor mentions the rematch, and her promoter Eddie Hearn enters the ring and brings up the rematch clause.
He says they’ll do the rematch in Dublin in autumn.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Cameron admits that she was “petrified” when the judges’ scorecards were read aloud.
Taylor is gracious in defeat and says, “I look forward to the rematch,” with a grin.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Chantelle Cameron def. Katie Taylor via majority decision (96-94, 96-94, 95-95).
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Round 10
A wild start to this final round! Both women are in a tear-up in close.
Cameron is landing the cleaner shots now as the pace slows briefly.
Taylor with a couple of hard hooks! Remarkable speed from Taylor with straight shots, too.
“Katie”, chants the crowd. Taylor with a few brilliant rights just before the bell!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Round 9
Cameron tags Taylor with a left hook but is caught while closing range.
The fighters grapple each other. Messy exchanges follow, but Taylor seems to just about get the better of them.
Cameron goes to work on the body of Taylor, who is backed up against the ropes.
Taylor with a body hook then a trio of straight shots upstairs.
Nice uppercut from Cameron in close. Another scrappy exchange ensues.
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