Irish Lightweight Queen Takes Two-Weight Undisputed Glory

Katie Taylor achieved a stunning victory in a bloody rematch against Chantelle Cameron, securing two-weight undisputed glory. The Northampton ace had convincingly beaten Taylor in their previous bout, but this time the Irish lightweight queen dominated the fight, using her head accidentally to create a gruesome gash on Cameron's head. After 10 intense rounds, the judges called it in favor of Taylor, with scores of 95-95, 98-92, and 96-94. Taylor celebrated her victory and expressed her desire for a trilogy fight at Croke Park.

Bloody Battle in Dublin

The rematch took place in Dublin, where Taylor received a rousing reception from her hometown crowd. Both fighters displayed strong jabs from the start, with Taylor landing a left hook and Cameron countering with a right hand. Taylor briefly hit the canvas in the first round, but it was ruled a slip by the referee. Cameron, a former kickboxer, aimed to turn the fight into a war and continued to attack even after the bell had rung. Taylor showcased her superior counter punching and movement, frustrating Cameron's aggressive approach.

Taylor's Skilful Comeback

In the third round, Taylor landed an excellent combination and clashed heads with Cameron, resulting in a nasty gash on Cameron's forehead. The referee allowed the fight to continue after the doctor examined the cut. Despite Cameron's relentless attacks, Taylor's speed and accuracy prevailed. In the eighth round, Taylor appeared to be in trouble as Cameron unleashed a flurry of uppercuts and hooks. However, Taylor survived the round and came back re-energized in the ninth, delivering precise flurries that Cameron couldn't defend against.

A Thrilling Finale

The final round was tight and bloody, with Cameron's cut bursting open. However, Taylor continued to land precise combinations and effectively defended herself. At the end of the intense 10 rounds, the packed arena erupted in cheers for Taylor's victory. Both fighters raised their arms awaiting the scorecards.

A Potential Trilogy

After the fight, Taylor praised Cameron as a phenomenal fighter and expressed interest in a trilogy fight. She believes it could be the first great trilogy in women's boxing and emphasized the importance of learning from failures and losses. Taylor remains determined and resilient, never giving up.