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: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr
Round 2
Felix Jr with his best shot so far – a hook to the head.
Cully waves his arms about in a bid to distract Felix Jr, who seems unfazed.
The Mexican connects with a couple of good body shots, but he’s tagged by a right hook.
Now Cully just about catches Felix Jr with a one-two.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr
Round 1
Cully is so tall; the southpaw looks huge in there!
Bright pink gloves for both men; purple and pink shorts for Cully.
He’s happy to just press forward and flick out jabs early on. Now he adds some left crosses, though none are landing clean yet.
Finally one gets through, and the crowd enjoys that! Conor McGregor shouts encouragement at Cully from ringside.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr
Here we go!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr
A phenomenal reaction for Cully as he makes his entrance. This young man (still just 26) could be a superstar some day.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: JJ Metcalf def. Dennis Hogan
Next up, Gary Cully puts his unbeaten record on the line against Jose Felix Jr in a lightweight bout.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: JJ Metcalf def. Dennis Hogan
JJ Metcalf def. Dennis Hogan via unanimous decision (117-110, 117-110, 115-112).
The Liverpudlian is the new IBO super-welterweight champion!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 12
Final round! Right hook to the body, left hook to the head by Metcalf! Hogan with a big right hand in retaliation!
Now it’s Hogan with the exact same combination that Metcalf just landed! The fighters grapple.
Once again, Hogan spits out his mouthguard. The referee knows what’s going on, and he decides to dock Hogan a point!
The fight resumes, and Hogan is warned for aiming slightly low...
Hogan looks exhausted. We’ll go to the scorecards.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 11
Again Hogan’s mouthguard comes out – again intentionally, perhaps?
The action resumes and, well, the gumshield is out once more...
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Conor McGregor cheers on Irish boxers from ringside
Conor McGregor cheers on Irish boxers from ringside before Taylor vs Cameron
The MMA star was present at the 3Arena in Dublin, where he competed early in his UFC career
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 10
Into the final three rounds here. Hogan looks to be hurt to the body, but he fires back – as he has done so many times this evening!
The pair tie up, with Metcalf launching a right hook to the body as they separate. Conor McGregor continues to shout advice to Hogan from ringside.
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