The 36-year-old is among the largest names in Irish sport and will get her homecoming combat on Saturday night, and with the complete set of light-weight belts already in her possession, she now steps as much as try and grow to be a two-weight undisputed world champion.
It was initially speculated to be a rematch with Amanda Serrano in Dublin for Taylor, after their outstanding first bout final 12 months at Madison Sq. Backyard. An harm to Serrano pressured a change of plans although, and it’s now Cameron who appears to be grow to be the primary fighter to defeat Taylor as an expert.
The 31-year-old Briton, additionally unbeaten in her 17 skilled fights, is the UK’s first undisputed feminine champion after she eased to a factors win over Jessica McCaskill on the finish of final 12 months in Abu Dhabi, although her rise has come considerably beneath the radar and he or she will get the possibility to place herself firmly within the highlight by spoiling the occasion in Dublin.
“My motivation is as excessive as ever for this combat,” Taylor stated. “I feel it might have been rather a lot worse if I used to be going from Amanda Serrano to a compulsory opponent. That will be a combat that I couldn’t actually rise up for however it is a combat that I’m.
“I’m genuinely motivated for it. She is motivated as properly and I do know that. I’m going to should be at my very, best possible to beat her on combat evening. Individuals are saying this combat goes to be an excellent higher combat than the Amanda Serrano combat.”
Taylor vs Cameron date, begin time, venue and ring walks
Taylor vs Cameron takes place on Saturday Might 20, 2023 on the 3Arena in Dublin, with the dream of a Croke Park homecoming proving too costly. Taylor ought to get to combat there later this 12 months if she wins this bout, although.
The primary undercard is scheduled to get underway at 7pm BST, with ring walks for the primary occasion itself anticipated at round 10:30pm. As ever although, these timings are topic to alter.
Taylor vs Cameron combat card/undercard in full
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron
Terri Harper vs Cecilia Braekhus
Gary Cully vs Jose Felix
Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf
Thomas Carty vs Jay McFarlane
Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Maiseyrose Courtney vs Kate Radomska
Paddy Donovan vs TBA
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron are each undisputed world champions
/ APFind out how to watch Taylor vs Cameron
TV channel: Taylor vs Cameron is being proven reside on Saturday evening by way of DAZN, which is out there on good TVs and by way of Sky channel 429 within the UK. It isn’t on pay-per-view however as an alternative a part of the standard DAZN subscription.
Dwell stream: The DAZN app and web site will provide a reside stream service on-line throughout cell gadgets, laptops, video games consoles and extra. A subscription to DAZN presently begins from £9.99 monthly within the UK.
Taylor vs Cameron prediction
Taylor deserves large credit score for calling Cameron out and pushing for this combat after Serrano’s harm, when many in her place would have settled for a neater opponent and a extra routine evening again on residence soil.
Wins over McCaskill and Mary McGee have proven simply how good Cameron is, and with eight knockout wins to her title she shall be assured of inflicting Taylor issues along with her energy, notably with the dimensions benefit because the Irish fighter strikes as much as 140lbs.
At instances within the Serrano combat, Taylor was wobbled when the pair stood within the centre of the ring and traded, and whereas a repeat of these exchanges would imply one other memorable combat is in retailer, it might depart the house favorite unsure.
There’ll inevitably be loads of moments when the pair do each let their palms go, notably amid a raucous environment, however Taylor’s pace and motion may very well be simply sufficient to see her edge it, with Cameron seemingly needing to do one thing very particular to get the choice in Dublin.
Taylor to win, by way of cut up resolution.
Katie Taylor faces an enormous check in her homecoming bout
/ AFP by way of Getty PicturesTaylor vs Cameron weigh-in outcomes
The weigh-ins passed off on Friday afternoon, with Taylor and Cameron each coming in at 139.7lbs.
Taylor vs Cameron betting odds
Taylor to win: 1/2
Cameron to win: 13/8
Draw: 14/1
Taylor to win by KO/TKO: 12/1
Cameron to win by KO/TKO: 9/1
Taylor to win by factors or resolution: 8/13
Cameron to win by factors or resolution: 23/10
Odds by way of Betfair (topic to alter).
