In a thrilling showdown at Dublin’s 3Arena, Katie Taylor, the pride of Ireland, secured her revenge against Chantelle Cameron in a majority decision. With this victory, Taylor not only avenged her sole professional loss but also clinched the status of a two-weight undisputed boxing champion.
Katie Taylor’s Redemption: Overcoming Past Defeat in Thrilling Rematch
The judges scored the bout 98-92, 96-94, and 95-95, marking Taylor’s remarkable improvement to 23-1. The rematch, held six months after Cameron’s previous majority decision win in the same venue, proved to be the game-changer for the 37-year-old Irishwoman.
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Taylor, whose lightweight belts weren’t at stake this time, humorously declared, “That was the longest six months of my life waiting for this rematch.” She added with confidence, “Tonight, you’ve seen the real me, and when I box like that, nobody can beat me.”
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Looking ahead, Taylor expressed her openness to a third bout with Cameron and proposed an ambitious venue for the showdown. In a playful tone, she suggested, “Let’s get the trilogy at Croke Park,” referring to the 82,000-capacity stadium.
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This victory marked a significant moment for Cameron, who experienced her first professional loss. The 32-year-old Englishwoman’s record now stands at 18-1. Politician and Sinn Fein party leader Michelle O’Neill took to social media to congratulate Taylor, hailing her “fantastic performance.” She proudly declared, “Ireland has a world champion.”
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Irish Member of Parliament Orfhlaith Begley joined in, terming Taylor the “pride of Ireland” in a heartfelt post. Even former UFC champion Conor McGregor, known for his animated commentary, praised both fighters. McGregor celebrated Taylor’s comeback, exclaiming,
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“What a comeback! What a redemption! What a hero of Ireland!” As accolades poured in from fans, with many proclaiming Taylor as Ireland’s greatest-ever athlete, it was evident that this victory had not only settled scores but etched Katie Taylor’s name even deeper into the annals of boxing history. Cheers to the champ!
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