England's Chantelle Cameron beats Katie Taylor to retain light-welterweight title in Dublin

Chantelle Cameron retained her light-welterweight champion status with a split points decision victory over Irish fighter Katie Taylor in Dublin. In a highly anticipated bout, Cameron handed Taylor her first professional defeat. Ad Taking place at the 3Arena in Dublin, the fight was heralded as Taylor's long-awaited homecoming.

Boxing'What is he afraid of?' — Usyk says Fury negotiations 'at an impasse'16/05/2023 AT 13:34 However, the relentless pace of the contest showcased Cameron's class, as she outperformed Taylor to secure the majority decision. Cameron took the fight to Taylor from the opening bell, opting for an aggressive approach and showing her determination to dominate. Facing a partisan crowd, Cameron remained on the front foot and pressed forward.

In the early rounds, Taylor showed speed and timing, countering Cameron's aggression. The back-and-forth exchanges kept the crowd involved, but Cameron began to take over as she claimed the third round. The key moments came in the fourth and fifth rounds, where Cameron unleashed powerful shots that left Taylor struggling to respond.

The English fighter's dominance was evident as Taylor's braids began to come undone, an unfortunate distraction for the remainder of the fight. Taylor refused to give in, pushing back valiantly in the sixth round, but Cameron remained composed. In the seventh, Cameron delivered a blow that really landed, a thudding right hand that clearly slowed Taylor.

The hometown hero fought on in the eighth round, giving hope of a comeback for the passionate fans. But Cameron was not to be overcome in the final two rounds. The pace of the fight kept things tense, but when the judges' decision was announced, it confirmed Cameron's expected victory