Repeat or revenge scenario brings huge risk for Taylor

Katie Taylor knows her boxing career is on the line when she steps into the ring for a second time with Chantelle Cameron tonight at the 3Arena in Dublin – and with it something she has built through her own spectacular legacy.

The challenger has proudly spoken about bringing "big time boxing" back to Dublin after a lengthy absence due to security concerns.

In truth, it is only Taylor who has the drawing power to create such an event in the Republic.

At 37 the Bray woman’s best years could be in the past but her long-time goal of fighting a major show in Ireland was achieved, only for it to end in heartbreak.

Choosing a rising force in Cameron for a homecoming fight at a different weight spoke volumes about Taylor’s character and desire to create a reputation among the very best ever in the game.

Invoking a rematch so soon after the loss also tells of the mindset that has inspired the next generations

But it leads to this night where it all could come crashing down or bring the very best moment of a seven-year professional career.

Fight week has had a considerable edge, at least for the home fighter.

Cameron has exuded supreme confidence. In the original fight the Northampton pugilist seemed unfazed by the hype behind the event and on the night itself took it in her stride.

There has been similar scenes this week, showing respect to the trailblazing career in the opposite corner, while also saying a third fight isn’t going to happen as the Irish public would not like a trio of defeats for their hero.

On the other end the lightweight champion has appeared ultra focused on the task.

Media commitments have been scaled back. Whatever answers were given to question had the same repeated line, speaking about counting the seconds until