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:
‘She’s not an athlete, she’s a deity’: Katie Taylor and a nation in awe
remember seeing her move with my naked eye for the first time. I was like: ‘What in the name of God is this?’”
Peter Carroll, a combat-sports journalist and Dublin native, is recalling his first time meeting Katie Taylor. “She was 2-0. Me and maybe five other media guys are called to this tiny boxing gym in rural Ireland,” Carroll tells The Independent, leaning over a raised table in the foyer of the Convention Centre Dublin. “The gym’s roof is leaking, it’s this run-down spot, there’s room for the boxing ring and nothing else.”
That’s all Taylor has ever needed. Four corners, three ropes, one canvas on which to physically plant her feet and figuratively paint a pioneer’s legacy. Born in Bray, 13 miles south of Dublin, Taylor was raised by her mother Bridget Cranley and father Pete Taylor – a former boxing champion who would coach Katie for some years. Early in her boxing journey, Katie was a girl pretending to be a boy, just for the chance to compete; now 37, she is a queen of combat sports who has carried women’s boxing on her back for over a decade. As an amateur, she claimed Olympic gold for Ireland in 2012, after carrying her nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in London. She won five consecutive world titles and took six European crowns. As a professional, she has reigned atop two weight classes, ruling the lightweight division as undisputed champion. She has headlined Madison Square Garden and earned the first seven-figure payday in women’s boxing. Until May, she had never been beaten as a pro.
‘She’s not an athlete, she’s a deity’: Katie Taylor and a nation in awe
Ahead of Taylor’s rematch with Chantelle Cameron in Dublin, Alex Pattle spoke to locals about what the boxing pioneer means to Ireland
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Let’s hear from our report at ringside, Alex Pattle says: An eruption of noise in the 3Arena as Cully is named the winner!
A tense moment there, as the locals held their collective breath during the split-decision announcement…
Ed Sheeran has just left ringside and headed behind the stage area. Could the popstar be singing during Taylor’s entrance?!
We’ll find out soon…
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Andy Lee: “I think deservedly so, what do you like? Cully overcame demons tonight.”
Mould landed 35 percent of his shots tonight, Cully just 25 percent.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
To the judges then...
97-93 to Mould, 97-93 to Cully...
And the final judge, 96-93, the winner by split decision, Gary Cully!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Cully picked up on Joe McNally’s shoulders, he’s smiling and feels he’s done enough.
Reece Mould, back to Maxi Hughes and Josh Warrington, also feels like this is his fight.
It could be a close one.
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Cully vs Mould - Round 10
A crisp right hand again from Mould, it’s worked all night.
Cully with the high left glove, but really just pawing with the right-handed jab.
It’s been a good watch though, that’s better from Cully, a snappy one-two. In and out.
A big right from Mould, Cully takes it well, can he land one more to topple the Irishman?
We go the distance! To the judges...
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Cully vs Mould - Round 9
Mould looking to go to the body now, at least initially.
Then a clubbing left as Cully pivots back and looks to jump out of danger.
Cully’s southpaw jab looking to deter Mould, but, like a bull, the Englishman storms into range and then delivers another short right hand.
That’s a fine straight left from Cully to end the round! Mould unshaken, but will this final round be crucial?
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Cully vs Mould - Round 8
Cully getting closer, but Mould starting to gain momentum again. Cully with a left, but Mould blocks it with the high guard.
Mould trapping Cully to the ropes, but the Irishman can spin away. Then a big right over the top from Mould, great shot!
But Cully doesn’t panic, showing a good chin.
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Cully vs Mould - Round 7
Can Mould react? He’ll need to dip and weave his way into range with the long limbs of Cully able to fend him off now he’s in a rhythm.
Cully happy to counter as Mould rushes in. Now a looping right from Mould, but Cully jabbing to the body.
Mould lifts his arms up in delight at the bell, Josh Warrington in his corner tonight and providing advice. This feels close with three rounds remaining.
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