Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Boxing results and reaction after Irish icon creates history in Dublin
Taylor avenged her first pro loss to become a two-weight undisputed champion at an electric Dublin arena
Katie Taylor dazzled in Dublin to secure revenge against Chantelle Cameron and become a two-weight undisputed world champion.
The Irish icon took Cameron’s super-lightweight belts and achieved redemption, after having her homecoming spoilt six months ago with the first loss of her professional career in a decision defeat in the Irish capital.
But a thrilling rematch saw the 37-year-old show speed and tenacity to upset England’s Cameron by majority decision, with one card even at 95 points apiece and two other judges scoring it 98-92 and 96-94 to Taylor.
She returned to the scene of their first clash – the 3Arena – and, as a pioneer of women’s boxing, wrote a new chapter in a remarkable career.
Relive all the action and reaction to Cameron vs Taylor 2 below:
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 2
Cameron starting to get closer. A bit of a complaint, too, but Taylor tagging her behind the head when they come together.
A check hook from Taylor, Cameron the bull in this fight, the Irishwoman using her speed on the outside.
Both women roughing each other up in the clinches. Taylor doesn’t like it.
Taylor with the left, smart work. Right hand, left hook, wild scenes in Dublin, electric action. Taylor’s round.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 1
Here we go then, an icy stare from Taylor, a hop and a skip, but it’s Cameron jabbing and taking the centre of the ring.
Taylor is sharp, slipping on the outside and tagging Cameron already. A clash of heads now.
Down goes Taylor!
But it’s not a knockdown, off balance, Taylor back up. What drama!
Cameron switching it up and looks to adapt at the end of the first round. Both women grappling now, the tension cut with a roar from the Irish crowd. Spine-tingling stuff.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Our man at ringside, Alex Pattle, confirming “The Irish fans are chanting “Ole”, trying to drown out Cameron’s entrance music….
“A much more direct entrance for Taylor after her long one last time – no frills.”
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
And Cameron, the undisputed champion, so calm on that stage looking out to the lion’s den.
She looks ready to put on a polished defence of her titles.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Here comes Katie Taylor, what an atmosphere, quite incredible.
The noise in this Dublin arena is quite something. Walking first, the underdog, it’s all very different, but the support remains the same.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Andy Lee: “She has to completely change the gameplan. Be the matador, it's harder to do than say. But that's what she has to do.
“It’ll be good for her, she’ll have more time to settle in the ring, adapt to it. Sometimes walking first is a benefit.”
Adam Smith on Katie Taylor and recovering from cancer
"This will be the biggest fight of my career. I need this fight, I need to make a statement, and I will,” says Parker.
An interesting spectator at ringside, broadcaster Adam Smith, formerly of Sky Sports, is back after some time off.
Smith says: “It’s great to be here, it’s great to be alive, I’ve been through a real ordeal this year. I’m cancer-free. I’m here for Katie Taylor.
“We’ve gone through the whole Taylor story since the Olympics. A pioneer for boxing, a queen of Ireland. I couldn’t make it to the first fight, I was still in hospital, but I wanted to make it to the rematch.
“I can’t wait. It’s nice to see everybody again. I think Chantelle is underrated. She should have a huge amount of respect. It’s all about Katie Taylor here in Ireland. I have a lot of connections here. My wife is from West Cork. It’s a special place. Katie is a special individual. She wanted this rematch.”
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Joseph Parker and Eddie Hearn are promoting the 23 December card with Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.
“I’m excited, I’m delighted to put on a good performance, then i’ll fly home to New Zealand and have a great Christmas,” says Parker, who faces Wilder in Saudi Arabia.
The Kiwi could scupper plans for Joshua v Wilder next year.
Wilder: “The future is amazing, those who have been waiting patiently, will get what they want. I like Parker, as a human being, he’s willing to give all he’s got.”
“With Wilder, there’s always respect. I want to bash his face. I’m sure he does too,” says Parker.
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