Cameron vs Taylor 2 LIVE! Boxing reaction and updates as Taylor wins in Dublin
Katie Taylor claimed redemption with a majority decision victory over Chantelle Cameron in Dublin to become undisputed light-welterweight champion.
Taylor and Cameron produced a classic at 3Arena with both boxers trading blows throughout a gruelling 10-round contest that was scored 95-95, 98-92 and 96-94 by the judges.
Cameron had dominated their previous meeting in May and was widely tipped to get the better of the Irish great again, but it was a different fight as the home favourite promised.
Early success for Taylor proved crucial and a cut on Cameron's left head from a clash of heads in round three contributed to a bruising encounter that went the way of the challenger.
It resulted in Taylor avenging the first professional defeat of her career and means she now holds the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO light-welterweight belts to firmly silence any talk of retirement.
"Two-weight world champion? That sounds very nice," Taylor told DAZN.
"That was the longest six months of my life waiting for this rematch. All I was ever thinking about was the rematch.
"I am so glad I got to do it with my home crowd and this is my real homecoming tonight.
"Whoever wrote me off obviously don't know me very well. Don't ever doubt me."
Taylor was in uncharted territory for this bout give she was an outsider with the bookmakers and first to make her walk to the ring.
There was no lengthy ring walk like for the Irish boxers' homecoming in May, but the sold-out arena was left stunned when the 37-year-old dropped to the canvas in round one.
It was deemed a slip by referee Roberto Ramirez despite Cameron appearing to catch Taylor with a left jab.
Taylor had had a slow start in their last meeting, but responded brilliantly in round two with a slick combination raising the decibel levels again.
The Olympic champion produced another strong round immediately after and, significantly, a clash of heads between the fighters opened up a cut on Cameron's left forehead.
Veteran Taylor could scent blood now and landed more punches in round four to inflict further punishment on her opponent's open wound, which had to be checked by the doctor.
Cameron's corner were working frantically between rounds on her cut but Taylor continued to gain success as the 10-round bout entered its second half.
The contest had turned extremely physical, with holding and shoulder barges regularly coupled with quality shots from each fighter as Cameron tried to turn the screw in round eight with a superb uppercut.
Taylor's home crowd chanted her name at the start of the ninth round as fatigue looked to set in for the Irish boxer in her 24th professional contest.
Both traded off in the centre of the ring during an exhilarating final round before a thundering noise greeted the last bell.
All attention turned to the judges, with the roof taken off the building when Taylor was declared the winner by majority decision to win the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF light-welterweight titles.
It raises the possibility of a third fight with Cameron, which appears the plan for Taylor.
"Let's get the trilogy at Croke Park," Taylor roared to deafening noise after one of the best nights of her stellar career.
Taylor vs Cameron 2 latest news
Fight report
Good night!
23:53 , Jonathan Gorrie
Thank you for joining Standard Sport's LIVE coverage on a fantastic night of boxing in Dublin.
Find our report below!
Cameron vs Taylor: Fight report
23:45 , Jonathan Gorrie
Katie Taylor enjoyed what was surely the most satisfying night of her remarkable career by avenging her defeat to Chantelle Cameron.
Written off as an underdog for the first time in her professional boxing career, the 37-year-old became a two-weight undisputed champion by way of majority decision.
One judge scored the fight as a draw but two favoured the Irish hero 98-92 96-94.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Judges scorecards
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95-9598-9296-94A majority decision for Taylor!
Cameron vs Taylor: TAYLOR WINS!
23:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
SHE'S DONE IT!
Cameron vs Taylor: We await the judges
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If Taylor wins this, it's surely the best night of her most remarkable of careers.
To come back and fight that fight under so much pressure is absolutely stunning.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: It's over!
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Round 10: Little to split two brilliant fighters in a truly remarkable fight.
Whatever happens with the judges, this has been some response from Taylor.
A fight of the year contender.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Into the final round
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Round 9: That cut looks awful for Cameron but doesn't appear to be impacting her vision.
Into the final round we go!
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Cameron having more success
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Round 8: Cameron roughing things up on the inside.
Taylor hits a lovely right hand just as the bell rings! Was hanging on too much there but what a response.
A remarkable fight.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: What a round!
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Round 7: Two classy fighters but this is a slug fest.
Both fighters connecting with big shots there. When one fires, the other answers.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Better round from Cameron
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Round 6: She needed that.
Much better stuff there, getting back to the tools that took her to the win first time around.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Cameron trying to walk through Taylor
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Round 4: Cameron isn't working the body enough. Taylor has enough energy to negate her jab.
That cut could yet play a factor. We're off to the judges if its called off.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Cameron too busy
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Round 4: Cameron smothering her work somewhat, getting too close after throwing her jab.
Doctor has just looked at her cut but gives the OK to carry on.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Cameron cut!
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Round 3: Perhaps from a clash of heads but will be a worry.
What a fight this is.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: This is wild!
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Round 2: Powerful exchanges from the two, albeit Taylor isn't hurting Cameron.
Explosive spectacle, however, and every Taylor success is greeted by thousands of Irish cheers.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Cameron building up
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Round 2: After a difficult start. Cameron is working her way back into this.
Finding that jab, though Taylor just had some success with one.
Cameron vs Taylor: TAYLOR DOWN!
22:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Round 1: The referee has not given a knockdown but Taylor did hit the floor.
Cameron vs Taylor: Sharp start from Taylor
22:45 , Jonathan Gorrie
Round 1: Nice work on her jab from Taylor, looking to rob Cameron of that very weapon.
Cameron already looks to have been caught.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Electric inside the 3Arena
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It's not going to help Taylor beat a champion as good as Cameron but, wow, what a night for Irish boxing this could be.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Here we go!
22:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
The biggest night of Katie Taylor's remarkable career is underway.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Here comes the champion!
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Cameron's ring walk drowned out by the crowd cheering Taylor's name.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Taylor's ring walk
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Ed Sheeran, who is in attendance tonight, blasts around the 3Arena.
Spine-tingling atmosphere as Taylor emerges.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Sweet Caroline's on
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We are getting closer and closer...
Cameron vs Taylor 2: We're closing in now
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If you thought the atmosphere in Dublin for the first fight was something to behold, imagine what'll be like with Taylor as the underdog...
Cully vs Mould: CULLY WINS!
22:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
He edges a split decision!
Cully vs Mould: Confidence in Cully's camp
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His corner appear to think he's done enough here.
Whatever happens, its a brilliant response after his defeat in May.
Cully vs Mould: Round 10
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First time in Cully's career he's been at this stage and Mould lands a big right. It's not enough for a knockdown and we're off to the judges.
Cully vs Mould: Round 9
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Neither man finding a breakthrough here, Cully having recovered from what was quite a poor start.
Must be close on the scorecards for the final round.
Cully vs Mould: Round 6
21:49 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mould is stopping moving his head, coming into Cully's range in a straight line.
Cully is finding more success on the exchange.
Cully vs Mould: Round 4
21:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cully going through the gears now.
Some much better shots in the fourth, finding his confidence in the exchanges.
Cully vs Mould: Round 3
21:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mould is evasive, not letting Cully set himself.
Cully looks cut above the right eye.
Cully vs Mould: Cully saved by the bell?
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Cully looks a bit dazed at a big left from Mould just before the bell.
Cully vs Mould: Round 2
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Mould having some success at Cully's body, with the hometown fighter a bit reluctant to throw his left.
Good movement from Mould.
Cully vs Mould: Round 1
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Cully happy to hold towards the end there.
He remains a massive favourite at 1/16.
Cully vs Mould: Round 1
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Here we go!
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Onto our chief support!
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A win-or-bust evening for Gary Cully. After losing on the undercard of the first fight between Taylor and Cameron, he needs a big performance to get back on track.
Donavan vs Ball: Round 4
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The towel is in!
Ball worked his way out of the corner but falls to his feet. The towel duly comes in.
What a performance.
Donavan vs Ball: Round 4
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WHAT A SHOT!
A lovely shot with his left hand sees Donavan floor Ball.
He's under pressure now, stuck in the corner.
Donavan vs Ball: Round 2
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Ball is trying to creep forward but keeps walking onto shots.
Nice uppercut from Donavan, too.
Donavan vs Ball: Round 1
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Blistering hand speed from Donavan, though Ball gets a nice right hook in himself.
Donavan doing well to keep out of range.
Cameron vs Taylor 2: Next fight up!
20:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Paddy Donavan meets Danny Ball.
Crowd is electric!
Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber: Round 10
20:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
It's over!
Carty FINALLY finds the shot he's been looking for all night.
Garber falls to the ropes after a big body shot and Carty piles the pressure on, forcing the stoppage.
Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber: Round 5
20:19 , Jonathan Gorrie
Carty needs to be doing more.
Garber is shattered but Carty keeps striking only clean air when attempting to throw anything meaningful.
Hard watch thus far.
Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber: Round 3
20:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
Garber tiring!
He's asking his corner how long's left in the round, which should play into Carty's hands.
Still, the hometown hero is looking somewhat predictable right now.
Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber: Carty getting going
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Round 2: A really nice right hand from Carty but he can't quite follow up with the left.
Garber throwing only single shots.
Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber: No one committing
20:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
Garber is looking to frustrate hometown hero Carty here.
Carty going for the power shots but not working his jab well.
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Next fight up
19:50 , Jonathan Gorrie
Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber up next!
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart: Round 9
19:40 , Jonathan Gorrie
It's over!
Wildheart's corner have thrown in the towel. Very solid performance from Nicolson, who gets her first stoppage.
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart: Round 8
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Wildhearti s growing in confidence. The movement is not quite as static and she's starting to hold her ground in the middle of the ring.
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart: Round 5
19:28 , Jonathan Gorrie
Wildheart in trouble now in her southpaw stance. Big left hand has hurt her.
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart: Round 3
19:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
Nicolson just looks a class above, little about Wildheart is doing is causing her many problems.
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart: Round 2
19:22 , Jonathan Gorrie
Wildheart walks onto a lovely right hook, failing to move her feet enough.
Looking quite predictable here.
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart: Round 1
19:17 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cagey start, Wildheart looking to close the space.
Nicolson playing a patient game.
Taylor vs Cameron 2: We are underway!
19:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart up first!
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Latest odds
18:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cameron to win - 4/7
Draw - 14/1
Taylor to win - 7/5
Cameron to win by KO/TKO - 8/1
Taylor to win by KO/TKO - 18/1
Cameron to win by decision - 10/11
Taylor to win by decision - 21/10
Odds provided by Betfair (subject to change).
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Weigh-in results
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Taylor tipped the scales at 139.6lbs on Friday, with Cameron coming in at 139.5lbs.
Caroline Dubois interview: Katie Taylor fight is my golden goose.
18:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
Caroline Dubois admits tracking down a fight with Katie Taylor before she retires is her “golden goose” and says her brother Daniel should seek a rematch with old rival Joe Joyce.
The 22-year-old goes for a world title for the first time on Saturday night when she takes on Mexico's veteran Magali Rodriguez for the IBO lightweight championship, just eight fights into her professional career.
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Cameron confident of improvement
18:08 , Jonathan Gorrie
While Taylor has regularly stated she was not at her best in the first fight, Cameron is confident she too will be improved on Saturday night, having revealed she was battling a tricep injury going into the bout in May.
"I'm not complacent whatsoever, that's why I've put the work in," Cameron said.
"I've trained harder than ever, I feel like it's the best camp I've had because I knew I was going to be up against Katie seeking revenge. I couldn't take that in my stride and think it's going to be a walk in the park, because I know it definitely isn't."
She added: "I've had great preparation. The fittest I've ever been, the strongest I've ever been, ain't got a torn tricep this time, so I'm good to go."
Katie Taylor out for revenge in tense Chantelle Cameron rematch
17:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
Ahead of their rematch in Dublin on Saturday night, you could be forgiven for checking whether Katie Taylor really was beaten by Chantelle Cameron in May.
A quick glance at their respective records confirms that was indeed the case, Cameron defending her undisputed super-lightweight crown against the previously undefeated Taylor, but the spoils of victory were fairly measly.
Read Matt Verri's full analysis here!
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Where to watch
17:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: In the UK, Cameron vs Taylor is being shown live via sport streaming service DAZN as part of their normal subscription package, rather than pay-per-view.
A subscription to DAZN in the UK starts at £9.99 per month, while they also operate on TV at channel 429 on Sky.
Live stream: DAZN subscribers can also catch the action as it unfolds live online via their website or app.
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Fight prediction
17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
Taylor has admitted she was not at her best in the first fight but has been in confident mood in the build-up to the rematch, insisting she is "mentally and physically" in a better place this time.
There is not the added distraction of this being her homecoming bout, with all the added emotion that came with that in May, but there is the pressure that comes with avoiding back-to-back defeats.
It would be unfair to pin the outcome of this fight entirely on what Taylor will bring to the ring - Cameron was a worthy winner in front of a raucous Dublin crowd earlier this year.
She started superbly in the first fight and that set up the points win, Cameron controlling the pace of the bout and using her size advantage. Taylor's fast hands were evident, but it was not enough to overwhelm her opponent in the way she has become used to.
Now 37, Taylor has had a number of punishing fights and there is a sense those could be catching up on her. Cameron, five years younger, has no such concerns.
The outcome is far from certain, but everything points to this being a classic fight. Having proved she can perform in a hostile environment, Cameron is a worthy favourite, and while Taylor can be expected to start fast and produce an all-action performance in pursuit of revenge, the move up in weight to fight a champion of Cameron's quality could prove a step too far again.
Cameron to win, split decision.
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Fight card/undercard in full
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Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor
Gary Cully vs Reece Mould
Paddy Donovan vs Danny Ball
Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber
Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart
Zelfa Barrett vs Costin Ion
Emmet Brennan vs Jamie Morrissey
John Cooney vs Liam Gaynor
Giorgio Visioli vs Lee Anthony Sibley
Taylor vs Cameron 2: Venue
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Cameron vs Taylor takes place tonight, Saturday November 25, 2023 at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
Welcome
17:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of Katie Taylor's huge rematch against Chantelle Cameron this evening.
The undercard is due to start at 7pm GMT, with main event ring walks expected at around 10:30pm.
‘Before the Bell’ coverage of the early prelim bouts starts at 4:05pm.
