Katie Taylor is relishing a rematch against Chantelle Cameron, after the Irish star was beaten for the first time in her professional career… with Eddie Hearn confirming the pair will fight again in Dublin this fall
Katie Taylor is hoping for a rematch with Chantelle Cameron after the first defeat of her professional career in Dublin on Saturday.
The Briton beat Taylor by a majority decision to retain the world welterweight crown.
Taylor – beaten after 22 straight wins – held back tears after the fight.
She said, “I’m looking forward to the rematch.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn added: “The biggest fight in women’s boxing is Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor II.
Katie Taylor wants rematch with Chantelle Cameron after first loss of her pro career
Brit Cameron (center) beat Taylor by majority decision to retain the world welterweight title
Promoter Eddie Hearn (above) says: ‘The biggest fight in women’s boxing is Cameron vs. Taylor II’
‘Katie won’t be able to sleep until this fight happens. We’ll discuss the rematch later.
Taylor, who had assembled a division to meet Cameron, looked tired from the start.
Hearn even questioned his long walk in the ring, saying it was emotionally draining.
Taylor showed blistering speed combinations in the closing laps, but they weren’t enough.
Cameron landed some heavy punches that Taylor struggled to respond to.
“I expected everything that came my way, but I didn’t make it tonight,” she said.
