Katie Taylor beats Chantelle Cameron in epic Dublin battle
Katie Taylor celebrates defeating Chantelle Cameron in their undisputed super lightweight championship fight at the 3Arena in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Chantelle Cameron exchanges punches with Katie Taylor during the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO World Super Lightweight Title fight at The 3Arena, Dublin
Katie Taylor has beaten Chantelle Cameron to become the undisputed World Super Lightweight champion at a raucous 3Arena in Dublin.
The brilliant Bray fighter gave everything in her much-awaited rematch and made sure there would be no repeat of her May defeat to the English champion at the same venue.
Here’s how the action unfolded...
A 2-1 decision has crowned Katie Taylor as the undisputed Super-Lightweight champion of the world!
Katie Taylor has beaten Chantelle Cameron!
The bell goes and Katie Taylor raises a solitary fist. We await the judges decision at the 3Arena.
Round ten opens up with Katie Taylor catching Chantelle Cameron with a jab. Barry Jones has Katie Taylor leading on points.
Katie Taylor gets through a burst by Chantelle Cameron and she blitzes her opponent. The Bray native finishes round nine with a flourish.
Katie Taylor catches Chantelle Cameron with a right hand and that ends round eight. The Northampton native caught her with an upper cut just before that. This is an exhibition of boxing.
Barry Jones has Katie Taylor leading on points. Round eight just got underway and it is very loud inside the 3Arena. Katie Taylor is clearly feeding off the atmosphere in Dublin.
Katie Taylor catches Chantelle Cameron with a one two punch and that ends round seven.
The sixth round is very scrappy. Katie Taylor is caught in the eye and the ear during this round. Chantelle Cameron and Taylor keep getting close to one another and that stops any flow to the fight.
The fifth round is very even, with Chantelle Cameron arguably slight in front. Saying this, the odds have shifted significantly. Katie Taylor is now listed as the favourite.
Chantelle Cameron has caught Katie Taylor with a number of jabs during this round. The Bray native has persevered and she finishes the round with a flourish.
The fourth round is underway after a small stoppage over a cut to Chantelle Cameron's forehead.
Chantelle Cameron pushes Katie Taylor into the corner and she gets out of it while landing a punch. A good finish to round three by the Bray native.
The third round is underway and Katie Taylor continues to stand off while remaining lively on her feet. Every time Chantelle Cameron drops her guard, the Bray native swarms and delivers a number of jabs in quick succession.
The second round starts with a stand off between both fighters. It's almost as if they sussed each other out during the opening round. Katie Taylor is lively on her fight, and she has caught Chantelle Cameron with a few jabs.
A right hand from Chantelle Cameron catches Katie Taylor and is followed by a jab that knocks the Bray native to the floor. The first round finishes seconds later, and Chantelle Cameron is still listed as favourites.
Very fast start by Katie Taylor and she is using her jab well. She is lively on her feet which is neutralising Chantelle Cameron.
The bell is rung and the first round between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron is underway at the 3Arena.
