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: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 9
Hogan hits the mat, but it’s a tangling of legs that does it.
He’s back on his feet, and Metcalf is hunting the Irishman.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 8
Metcalf continues to pull ahead, but there’s a lot of clinching in this round.
A harsh left hook lands for Hogan late in the frame.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 7
Metcalf blocks a right hook and continues to back up Hogan. UFC star Conor McGregor is shouting advice to Hogan from ringside!
Metcalf lands a series of clean shots, and Hogan is sporting damage around his right eye now.
Hogan steps onto a snapping jab then is blasted with a hook to the belt line.
Hogan looks exhausted.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 6
Metcalf with a cross to the body. The fighters then trade simultaneous jabs. That’s followed by lots of fighting in close, against the ropes.
Metcalf, now at range, just about tags Hogan, who does well to lean back and avoid the worst of a right hand.
Now Metcalf walks onto two hard shots. His guard was much too low there.
There’s a brief pause in the action as Hogan needs to have his mouthguard put back in; the speculation from the commentary team is that he might have spat it out on purpose, having been hurt by a body shot.
The fight resumes, and the end of the round is frantic!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 5
Metcalf comes forward again, but he’s tagged with a brutal, short right hand.
A high pace continues until Hogan goes down, but it’s just a slip.
Good one-two of hooks from Metcalf as Hogan crouches.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 4
A scrappy frame with a fair bit of holding. Metcalf has set the pace, but Hogan has offered payback for the more significant shots.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 3
Metcalf with two really clean left hooks! He adds an uppercut!
Now Hogan comes back with a big right hand! This fight is really coming to life.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 2
A good round for Hogan, who repeatedly clips Metcalf with straight punches. Metcalf misses with a few wilder efforts.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Round 1
Great reception for Ireland’s Hogan, as you’d expect, as he goes up against Liverpool’s Metcalf.
Both fighters stand orthodox. Metcalf jabs to the body but is tagged with a jab to the head shortly thereafter.
Hogan with another jab and a decent right overhand. Good head movement, too, to set up some counter hooks.
Metcalf, however, keeps pressing forward.
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