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.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 4
Loma with a hook upstairs. Haney responds with a jab. Left cross by Loma.
Lovely head movement and footwork from Loma.
Loma lands a right hook but is caught by a check left as he steps forward.
Nasty uppercut to the body by Haney as he’s backed into the corner.
Loma with a slick jab, then Haney fires back with a right cross.
The pair grapple and hit the canvas!
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 3
The right hook to the body has been Haney’s favoured shot so far.
Forward pressure by Loma. The fighters briefly grapple.
Now Haney comes forward but is tagged by a few rapid punches.
Nice left cross by Loma as he steps in. More fighting in close.
Loma with his best spell so far! He’s making Haney uncomfortable!
Haney gets behind his jab, but Loma might have taken that round.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 2
Haney comes forward and catches Loma with a couple of body shots. Both fighters seem to land hooks to the head.
Long hook to the body by Haney, but Loma eventually gets some payback.
Haney with a hard right hand as Loma steps in. And another.
Loma with a quick combination in close, though!
Right hook to the body by Haney; left cross to the head by Loma.
Loma lets his hands go again, late in the round. Haney likely takes it, though.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 1
Nice short left hook from Lomachenko. He stepped forward the moment that Haney took a backwards step. He must be wary about avoiding a slow start here.
Good head movement by Loma to avoid Haney’s jabs. Another good shot by Loma in close.
Haney sees a one-two blocked. “Loma” is the chant in Las Vegas.
Haney grazes Loma with a right hook to the body, and Loma marauds forward in response.
A couple of shots get through in a quick flurry by Loma in the final seconds.
Loma just about takes Round 1, as we see it.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Boos for Haney as he is introduced. This has a real big-fight feel.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
The crowd seems to be behind Lomachenko more than it is behind Haney. Haney’s decision to shove Lomachenko at yesterday’s weigh-in might have grated some fans.
Haney is pacing back and forth, staring down Lomachenko, who is stood in his corner, shadow boxing and staring back.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
No entourages have accompanied the fighters; they’ve made their walks alone.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Lomachenko makes the walk first.
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