Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Result as Taylor suffers first ever defeat

Re-live updates from the undisputed-title fight in Dublin

"Very Special" - Katie Taylor on homecoming bout against “worst nightmare” Cameron

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

• Katie Taylor loses for first time in her pro career
• Irishwoman is outpointed by Cameron in Dublin
• Cameron remains unbeaten, retains undisputed super-lightweight belts
• Taylor eyes rematch; promoter Eddie Hearn targets autumn date

[20 May 2023 20:12 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Round 4

Agyarko with his first extended combination of the fight, throwing hooks to the body then attacking the head.

Dennis steps in for a body shot but is popped on the head with a jab.

Good work overall from Agyarko, who is fighting for the first time in nearly a year, having suffered a hand injury in 2022.

Dennis is producing less output now, and he’s hurt slightly by a hook and uppercut combination!

[20 May 2023 20:07 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Round 3

Agyarko with a searching right overhand, but Dennis does a decent job at covering up before firing back.

Dennis, 39, doesn’t seem to be absorbing Agyarko’s shots quite as well as the 26-year-old is dealing with his, however. I suppose you’d expect as much.

Dennis with a nice uppercut on his former sparring partner, before Agyarko jabs to the body before pulling his head away from a hook.

Again Dennis blocks a right hand, but there’s enough behind it to hurt him somewhat.

Snapping jab by the Englishman now, however.

[20 May 2023 20:03 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Round 2

Agyarko and Dennis are almost taking turns to press forward, each man using his jab as the primary weapon.

Dennis is getting the better of the jab jousting, but he’s tagged hard by a hook to the head!

Credit to the Englishman, though; he fires back with a hook of his own!

[20 May 2023 19:59 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Round 1

Both men stand orthodox. Agyarko jabs to the body but is punished with two jabs to the face.

Both fighters land decent left hooks, with Dennis stumbling somewhat.

The middleweights continue to fight behind their jabs. Slick head movement by Agyarko, who then targets the body again.

[20 May 2023 19:55 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Agyarko emerges to a remix of “Zombie” by The Cranberries, which evokes a great singalong in the 3Arena.

Cheers for the Northern Irishman as he’s introduced, and boos for England’s Dennis.

[20 May 2023 19:52 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Main card continues

Next up, Northern Ireland’s unbeaten Caoimhin Agyarko faces Grant Dennis at middleweight.

[20 May 2023 19:44 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Home fighter arrives

An Irish icon and one of the most important figures in boxing history.

[20 May 2023 19:43 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Thomas Carty def. Jay McFarlane

[20 May 2023 19:32 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Thomas Carty vs Jay McFarlane

Round 3

A couple of McFarlane’s looping hooks just about tag Carty – one off each wing.

The Scot forces back Carty, before the heavyweights clinch again.

They separate, and once more Carty drops McFarlane with a southpaw one-two!!

Again the Scot stands, but before long he’s dropped by a left hook, and this time the referee won’t let McFarlane continue!!

A big win for Ireland’s Carty.

[20 May 2023 19:27 · Alex Pattle]

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Thomas Carty vs Jay McFarlane

Round 2

Sharp jabs by Carty to start this second round, before he drops McFarlane with a clean one-two!

McFarlane topples to the canvas, but he’s able to stand and beat the referee’s count.

A left hook troubles McFarlane, who is winging slow hooks and still leaving his chin open.

Lots of grappling to end the round.