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Boxing Fans Shocked as Referee Overlooks Knockdown in Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor Fight


Boxing Fans Shocked as Referee Overlooks Knockdown in Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor Fight

Boxing fans were left stunned after Chantelle Cameron was not awarded a knockdown in the first round of her defeat to Katie Taylor. Taylor, 37, was seeking revenge in Dublin after her previous loss to Cameron six months ago.

A Questionable Decision

Cameron connected with a powerful jab that sent Taylor flying to the canvas. However, the referee did not rule it as a knockdown, claiming that Taylor had lost her footing instead of being knocked down by the punch's force.

Taylor's Undisputed Championship

Katie Taylor, determined not to suffer the same fate as before, fought fiercely and emerged as the undisputed champion in both the lightweight and light welterweight divisions.

Controversy and Fan Reactions

The fight was not without controversy, as many fans believed that Cameron's punch should have been ruled as a knockdown. Online, fans expressed their disagreement with the referee's decision, questioning why it wasn't counted as a knockdown.



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Dominance and a Brutal Cut

Taylor dominated the match, leading to Cameron suffering a brutal cut to her head after a clash with Taylor. After 10 intense rounds, the judges' scorecards were 95-95, 98-92, and 96-94 in favor of the hometown heroine.

Overall, the fight between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor left fans shocked by the referee's decision to overlook a potential knockdown. Despite the controversy, Taylor's dominance in the ring secured her undisputed championship titles in two weight levels.