Defiant Katie Taylor set to alter approach in Chantelle Cameron rematch
Katie Taylor has admitted she will need to alter her approach when aiming to gain retribution against undisputed super-lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron in Dublin on 25 November.
Taylor and Cameron came face to face again today for the first time since a memorable night at the 3 Arena in May in which the Bray boxer suffered a first defeat of her career.
Amid a partisan atmosphere and a long-awaited homecoming for Taylor to Ireland, Cameron produced a more composed and clinical performance to win on majority decision.
Taylor opted to invoke a rematch clause to try to avenge the defeat, feeling the challenge of moving up in weight to beaten Cameron is not beyond her.
Speaking at a press conference in the capital, Taylor said: "I'm expecting the best of Chantelle. I'm expecting an improved Chantelle and I'm obviously expecting to improve as well. I'm going to have to adjust, make a few improvements, but I believe I will win this fight.
"We're both stepping into the ring super confident we can come out with a win.
"It doesn't matter to me if I'm underdog or favourite or if my name is on the left side or right side of a poster. My mindset is the same.
"We always train to win and I'm willing to push myself to the brink to do that. I have no problem being in the trenches. The last fight was a fantastic fight.
"It was very, very close and we have a chance to step into the ring and do it again. I'm very, very confident if I perform to my best I will win this fight, regardless of who is on the other side. I will win if I'm at my very best."
Cameron, however, is certain she will repeat her win and this time do so in a more dominant manner.
She assertively claimed Taylor is unable to hurt her with any shot – something which Taylor also