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.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Remarkably, this is Taylor’s first professional fight in Ireland.
Is the outcome being determined as we speak, in a sense? Here’s what Steve Bunce has to say:
Why Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron could be won and lost before the first bell
The anticipation will be incredible in the minutes before the ring empties and the fighters are left to fight
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Now here comes Taylor.
The Irishwoman, 36, is unbeaten at 22-0 (6 KOs).
Taylor, an Irish icon and one of the most important figures in boxing history, is not only the undisputed lightweight champion but also an Olympic gold medalist.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Cameron emerges first.
The Briton, 32, is unbeaten at 17-0 (8 KOs) and defends the undisputed super-lightweight titles here.
She walks out to Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds”.
The crowd wants to boo her, but they’re hesitant to boo Bob Marley...
Now the song morphs into something altogether different. Cue the boos.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Conor McGregor is fired up at ringside! The women are about to make their walks...
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Here’s Steve Bunce on the main event:
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron are shaming their male counterparts
Comment: Fury vs Usyk and Spence Jr vs Crawford continue to elude fans, who will be treated to a huge title fight in Ireland this week
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Next up is the main event: Katie Taylor challenges Chantelle Cameron for the undisputed super-lightweight titles.
Both women are unbeaten, and Taylor also holds undisputed titles at lightweight.
This is the icon’s first professional fight in her native Ireland, remarkably, as she faces Britain’s Cameron.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr
Felix Jr is *elated*!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr
Katie Taylor now has a big job on her hands to get the crowd going again.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr
Round 3
Cully presses forward. OH! He’s dropped by a right hook! Wow!
The bigger they are...
He’s up but on wobbly legs... Cully is trying to hold Felix Jr, who drops the Irishman to a knee!
Again Cully stands, and the crowd is getting behind him... He lands a decent one-two but is smashed with a left hook and is out on his feet!!
Felix Jr with a right hand, and Cully stumbles back. How is he still standing?!
He’s eating more shots, but he’s barely with it...
The towel comes in!!! Cully is beaten! The crowd is SILENCED. Oh, my...
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