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
95-95.
98-92 and 96-94 to your winner by majority decision... and the NEW... Katie Taylor!
Incredible scenes, Taylor is elated, the Bray Bomber has her redemption!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 10
Cameron going for it, both women swinging to the fences!
The crowd on their feed. Amazing action.
Both women almost holding each other up. This is greatness.
Taylor to the body with a right, Cameron with the high guard, a straight right of her own.
More punches to the back of the head, but this is surely Taylor’s night, remarkable performance, her corner think she’s done enough!
Pulsating action, Cameron was so brave, but Taylor was the sharp-shooter, better movement and cleaner shots. It feels like she’s done enough for redemption.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 9
Cameron marching forward, Taylor with a flurry of shots, but it won’t deter the champ.
Laser-like accuracy from Taylor when inside, her placement has been immaculate tonight, despite the rough tactics of Cameron.
“Katie, Katie, Katie,” rings around the arena.
There’s blood all over Cameron’s face, the cut to her left forehead is awful. It’s so deep.
Cameron pushes forward, but Taylor’s output remains exhaustingly high. We go to the 10th and final round...
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 8
Barry Jones, DAZN’s ringside scorer, has it 68-65 to Taylor.
Cameron is lacking variety to her work. But there’s an uppercut that almost lands cleanly.
Taylor now bruising beneath her left eye. It’s a rough fight at times. Can Cameron come on strong? Both women dishing out uppercuts, this is Cameron’s type of fight all of a sudden. Taylor wants, needs and craves the room.
The Irishwoman with a monster right hand! Can you believe this?
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 7
Big right hand from Taylor to start the round.
Cameron still on the front foot, but Taylor coming in with sharp combinations.
A little step back from Taylor, then the left hook to the body. Smart work.
Cameron then clubs Taylor with a left hook up close on the inside. Some exchange this, the final 30 seconds of this round are mesmerising. Taylor with three cracking punches inside the final 10 seconds. Can you believe this pace? It’s special.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 6
Taylor whipping in those shots, with incredible speed. A lazy left hook from Cameron, not much behind it, single shots.
Now Cameron in close, digging to the body. Taylor with heavy shots again, but Cameron appears undeterred, but surely this damage is attritional enough to make a big impact in the coming rounds.
This is the best version of Taylor in some time. Cameron with a positive end to the round and might just have nicked it.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 5
Taylor now with the up jab, Cameron slipping though.
The cut is deep, even from the wide angle. It’s scrappy at times, but you can’t take your eyes off it. Cameron’s high guard, then the left jab, stalking her prey in there with Taylor circling.
Momentum changing in the fifth, Taylor’s attacks becoming less frequent.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 4
Good work on the backfoot from Taylor! That cut is nasty for Cameron, it's a real problem, but we're now beyond four rounds, so we'll have a result.
If it gets any worse, it’ll go to the cards though, as the cut was caused by an accidental clash of heads, says the referee.
The crowd absolutely love this, remarkable action. There’s real concern for Cameron, is she overwhelmed by this new Taylor and the severe cut?
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2
Round 3
Taylor sparking roars from the crowd at every combination. The crowd go wild, Taylor storming forward and throwing punches in bunches.
The speed of this contest is breathtaking. Taylor’s movement on the backfoot a little too straight, Cameron pounching.
A nick to the right eye of Cameron, perhaps from the head clashes?
Now some blood on that right eye, but she backs up Taylor in the corner. She’s stronger, marching down Taylor, but the home favourite looks to deter her with quick flurries, her handspeed hasn’t gone anywhere.
It’s a clear cut on the right eye and now the upper left forehead for Cameron.
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