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Women to hand out the digs tonight!
« on: November 26, 2023, 12:36:47 am »
https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2023/1125/1418503-chantelle-cameron-v-katie-taylor-updates/

23:54
And we'll leave it there. What a fight and what a victory for the remarkable Katie Taylor. Thanks for joining us - you'll find full reaction to a memorable night on the RTÉ Sport homepage. Good luck!

23:44
RTÉ Sport's Rory Houston's report from a racous 3Arena

Katie Taylor created one of the best nights in Irish boxing history as the legendary Bray fighter turned the tables on undisputed super-lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron with a stunning performance at the 3Arena.

Taylor defied expectations with a tactical masterclass, punishing Cameron's aggressiveness and using her trademark flurry combinations and counter-punches.

Cameron had few answers to the brilliance of Taylor, who came good on a promise to see the very best of her talents when so many doubted what was left in the tank.

Taylor took the victory via majority decision, with one judge scoring the contest 95-95 and the others 98-92 and 96-94.

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23:26
"I don't think there's ever been a trilogy in women's boxing. This could be the first," adds Taylor as she opens up the possibility of another battle with Cameron. On tonight's evidence, nobody would complain.

23:24
"Honestly, it's the single greatest night I think I've experienced in the sport," says Eddie Hearn. "She is one of the biggest legends to ever come out of this country. In a world where everybody's life is under the microsope have you ever heard anyone ever say a bad word about this woman? Croke Park has to happen!"

23:17
KATIE TAYLOR IS THE NEW UNDISPUTED SUPER-LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

The 3Arena bounces with joy as Taylor wins it. One judge had it as a draw 95-95. The other two rule in favour of the Irishwoman 98-92 96-94.

"Two-weight undisputed champion, that sounds very nice!" Taylor tells DAZN. "This is my real homecoming tonight."

23:16
The noise drops as we await the decision...



23:14
Round 10 - Cameron v Taylor

Taylor just needs to stay on her feet here and she will almost certainly win this fight. Cameron's corner have been complaining that the Irish fighter's been holding. The two of them are exhausted but they continue to pour absolutely everything into what's been a memorable scrap. Taylor summons one last flurry from her jaded body, as blood streams down Cameron's face. And that's that - what a contest.

23:11
Round 9 - Cameron v Taylor

Taylor's legs are starting to look heavier now, but a couple of flurries send the home support crazy - Cameron needs a response, and she's running out of time.

23:07
Round 8 - Cameron v Taylor

Taylor has been terrific. She has swelling under her left eye now as this bruising, brilliant battle comes to a climax. Blood pours from Cameron's wound, then Taylor lands a super shot with her left just before the bell!



23:06
Round 7 - Cameron v Taylor

Katie Taylor is doing a good job of frustrating Cameorn, playign a game of cat and mouse, choosing her moments intelligently. Great exchagngetowards the end of the seventh as Cameron responds to a sweet Taylor combination with a strong right hand.

Round 6 - Cameron v Taylor

Taylor's speed has been so impressive. The noise at the 3Arena is incredible, and it raises with every Taylor punch, whether it lands or not. Cameron has struggled to find her groove but she ends that round strongly.

22:59
Round 5 - Cameron v Taylor

Cameron is falling short with her jab as Taylor keeps her distance. Taylor is asking questions of her opponent, who needs a change of tack. Cameron ends the round with stiff jab to the body.

22:55
Round 4 - Cameron v Taylor

Breathless action here, the pace is unrelenting. That's a a nasty looking cut now on Cameron's temple. The referee asks the doctor to take another look at it - he gives it the okay. Cameron backs Taylor into the corner and then the heads come together yet again. Taylor has been good on the back foot - solid combinations and effective use of her jab. Strong end to the fourth from Katie.

22:52
Round 3 - Cameron v Taylor

It's electric stuff. Taylor keeps circling Cameron, trying to negate and counter her opponent's jab. Cameron has a cut over her right eye. She lands a good body shot, and then the pair clash heads again which opens it up.

22:49
Round 2 - Cameron v Taylor

Taylor has to avoid that lethal Cameron jab. The English fighter applies pressure but Taylor's defence has been really good so far.

22:47
Round 1 - Cameron v Taylor

Off we go. Taylor makes a razor-sharp start, her feet and movement on point. Cameron seems to come off worse after an early clash of heads but Taylor goes down after a jab that leaves her off balance. The referee said that was a slip, not a knockdown.

22:38
Boos all round for Chantelle Cameron, which eventually give way to that tried and tested Irish call to arms, Ole, Ole, Ole. Cameron looks unfazed. She arrives here in confident and bullish mood.

22:35
Katie Taylor is coming out first. Andy Lee says that's no bad thing as it will give the Bray fighter a little more time to adjust to a raucous atmosphere inside the 3Arena. She emerges to the strains of Raise A Hallelujah. Taylor is not used to being the underdog, but she is tonight.

22:32
'Sweet Caroline' gets an airing, and a huge singalong, as we head for the ringwalks. Andy Lee offers some pre-fight analysis as supporters belt out some Neil Diamond. "She can't fight the same fight," says Lee. "She has to completely change her game. She has to be the matador."









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Re: Women to hand out the digs tonight!
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2023, 04:50:05 pm »
Must be very frustrating to be a born again Christian with a couple of million in the bank.  What are you gonna spend your money on if you can't buy booze, drugs & hookers?
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Re: Women to hand out the digs tonight!
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2023, 11:16:42 pm »
Must be very frustrating to be a born again Christian with a couple of million in the bank.  What are you gonna spend your money on if you can't buy booze, drugs & hookers?
Put it in the Poor box...if you'll pardon the pun! 8)

 


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