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.
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Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: What time is fight?
The fight will take place at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland tonight.
The main card is due to begin at 7pm BST (11am PT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET), with ring walks for the main event expected at approximately 10pm BST (2pm PT, 4pm CT, 5pm ET).
We’ll have live updates from start to finish, so stick with us throughout!
What time does Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron start in UK and US tonight?
All you need to know about the undisputed-title fight in Dublin
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Undercard fights
First of all, here is a look at tonight’s fight card (subject to late changes):
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron (for Cameron’s IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO women’s super-lightweight titles)
Dennis Hogan vs James Metcalf (super-welterweight)
Gary Cully vs Jose Felix (lightweight)
Thomas Carty vs Jay McFarlane (heavyweight)
Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis (middleweight)
Maisey Rose Courtney vs Kate Radomska (flyweight)
Who is fighting on Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron undercard tonight?
All you need to know about the undisputed-title fight in Dublin
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Katie Taylor will take on Chantelle Cameron in Dublin tonight, in a meeting of two unbeaten, undisputed champions.
Remarkably, Taylor is fighting in her home country of Ireland for the first time in her professional career, as the lightweight champion challenges Cameron for the super-lightweight titles.
Taylor is not only aiming to add more belts to her collection; she also wants to keep alive a rematch with Amanda Serrano, whom she narrowly outpointed last year in the biggest women’s fight in boxing history. Meanwhile, Cameron is looking to boost her own legacy at Taylor’s expense, and the Briton should represent a stern test for the home fighter here.
Taylor, 36, enters the main event undefeated at 22-0 (6 knockouts), while Cameron, 32, has a pro record of 17-0 (8 KOs).
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