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 LIVE: Odds for main event
Here’s how Betway sees the main event:
Taylor – 6/4
Cameron – 4/7
Draw – 14/1
Check out The Independent’s betting tips for the fight in full, right here:
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron predictions: Boxing betting tips and odds
Our tipster has two betting predictions for the rematch between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2 LIVE: When does fight start?
The main card is due to begin any moment now, at 7pm GMT (12pm PT, 2pm CT, 3pm ET).
Ring walks for the main event are then due at around 10.30pm GMT (3.30pm PT, 5.30pm CT, 6.30pm ET).
What time does Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron start tonight?
Taylor came up short against Cameron in May – now the pair return to Dublin for a rematch
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2 LIVE: How to watch tonight
The fight will stream live on Dazn in the UK. A subscription to the streaming service is available here at a cost of £9.99 per month.
If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch the event, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are and also with the terms of their service provider.
How to watch Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron online and on TV tonight
Taylor came up short against Cameron in May – now the pair return to Dublin for a rematch
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2 LIVE
Katie Taylor faces a stern test tonight, as she seeks revenge against Chantelle Cameron in Dublin.
Six months ago, Taylor suffered the first loss of her professional career when she was outpointed by Cameron in the Irish capital. With that result, England’s Cameron spoiled Taylor’s homecoming and retained the undisputed super-lightweight titles.
Cameron, 32, will defend the belts again this evening, as she and Taylor, 37, return to the scene of their first clash: the 3Arena.
Taylor, a pioneer of women’s boxing, has promised a different performance tonight, as the undisputed lightweight champion bids to rule a second weight class and hand Cameron her first ever pro defeat.
Some fans believe, however, that a defeat could signal the end of Taylor’s historic career...
We’ll find out tonight.
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