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Why Katie Taylor’s rematch with Chantelle Cameron has all the makings of a classic
Why Katie Taylor’s rematch with Chantelle Cameron has all the makings of a classic
It was a hard, hard night back in May for Katie Taylor when she lost for the first time as a professional boxer. This Saturday, back in Dublin, she fights Chantelle Cameron again and this time it is personal. The belts mean nothing, it is all about revenge and for Cameron it is all about respect. In many ways, Cameron was the underdog the first time, she was defending her four belts at super-lightweight, but she was the opponent for Taylor’s triumphant return to Ireland. She knew her role, played it perfectly all week and then ruined the fairytale on fight night. This time it is different, and she will not play the loser once the week’s events start. She will start as the favourite, the champion, the conqueror. But it will probably still all be about Katie. “I’m the champion and I need to start getting a bit more respect,” said Cameron. She is not angry, just looking for a bit more recognition for her role in the fight. Cameron is unbeaten in 18 fights and arguably the No 1 attraction in the women’s game; beating Taylor comes with benefits. Back in May, there was tremendous pressure on Taylor and that was part of the attraction, part of the fight’s story; Taylor could have picked an easy fight for her return to Ireland, but she picked the unbeaten, four-belt champion from the weight above. It was a bold move; Cameron praised her at the time. Taylor is now 37, the Cameron fight was her 17th consecutive world-title fight. She was, for years, untouchable as an amateur and won Olympic, European and World championships. She once went on a winning streak of 62; she does not like losing and the build to this rematch has been intense. It was a very personal defeat for Taylor, a loss she was never going to take in her stride. “I have watched the fight, made some adjustments,” said Taylor. “I’m not concerned with what Cameron is doing; I’m only concerned with what I can do.” In the lexicon of Katie Taylor quotes, that is close to trash talk. In May, Cameron started fast, stayed fast and it took Taylor four or five rounds to get going; it was tight in the last few rounds, but Cameron secured victory in the first five. One judge scored a draw, the other two went for Cameron by two rounds. Taylor never complained and, more importantly, the capacity crowd of 10,000 never booed. It was a great fight. The rematch was obvious from the last bell, perhaps even sooner. There was talk of the fight being in Cameron’s hometown of Northampton, but the romantic pull of Dublin, revenge, redemption and one of the world’s smartest audiences, led the two women back to the venue, the 3Arena on the banks of the Liffey. The money was also in Dublin. Cameron will deliver her four super-lightweight belts again on Saturday night, Taylor will move up in weight once again, and their rivalry will lead to a fierce fight. The rematch might be better; Taylor has to win. And Cameron knows that she can repeat the first victory; there are a lot of big, big fights for Cameron, who is 32, if she can win. There are, arguably, even bigger fights for Taylor if she can win; one of those fights might be a scuffle with reason, and the pull of finally walking away. Taylor has devoted nearly 30 years of her life to this unforgiving business. All fighters want to leave on a high, after a great win. Make no mistake, Taylor will always be boxing’s queen. There is far more pressure on Taylor this time and far less pressure on Cameron; they both have a calmness in fight week that is deceptive. This week might just be different as Taylor seeks revenge, and Cameron another win. She is also determined to get the credit that she has perhaps not quite received in full from the first dramatic fight. A repeat is likely, a classic is certain. Read More Taylor questions whether women’s boxing is capable of switch to three-minute rounds Katie Taylor ‘aware of what is at stake’ in Chantelle Cameron rematch What is an exhibition fight and how is it different to a professional bout? What is an exhibition fight and how is it different to a professional bout? The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings Tyson Fury unleashes explosive verbal assault on Oleksandr Usyk at face-off in London
2023-11-20 18:16
Fed's Williams says natural rate of interest still low despite pandemic
Fed's Williams says natural rate of interest still low despite pandemic
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Friday the
2023-05-19 20:58
Madonna's tour 'will be a documentary through her career'
Madonna's tour 'will be a documentary through her career'
Stuart Price, Madonna's musical director, has teased details of her greatest hits tour.
2023-10-12 15:29
Tunisian brand turns sea plastic into green couture
Tunisian brand turns sea plastic into green couture
The two men in bright overalls rooting for plastic on a Tunisian beach do so to make a living, but also in the knowledge that...
2023-08-06 11:25
Bianca Censori's posh life before Kanye West: Rapper's 'wife' lived the luxurious lifestyle growing up
Bianca Censori's posh life before Kanye West: Rapper's 'wife' lived the luxurious lifestyle growing up
Bianca Censori joined Kanye West's company in 2020 and she quickly rose to become the Head of Architecture, showcasing her talents and expertise
2023-06-19 20:50
Fed officials sketch case on both sides of rate debate
Fed officials sketch case on both sides of rate debate
(Reuters) -The contours of the debate at the heart of the Federal Reserve's policy decision next month came into clearer
2023-08-07 22:16
Powerball jackpot skyrockets to massive $1.04 billion after no winner Saturday
Powerball jackpot skyrockets to massive $1.04 billion after no winner Saturday
The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.04 billion after no tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing.
2023-10-01 12:48
Asian markets mostly gain ahead of key rate decisions
Asian markets mostly gain ahead of key rate decisions
Equities mostly rose Monday in Asia with investors gearing up for policy decisions at major central banks this week, while concern over the Chinese...
2023-07-24 10:59
Biden news – live: US warns Ukraine joining Nato would cause ‘war with Russia’ ahead of Zelensky meeting
Biden news – live: US warns Ukraine joining Nato would cause ‘war with Russia’ ahead of Zelensky meeting
PresidentJoe Biden is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today as world leaders gather for day two of a key Nato summit. The bilateral meeting, which will take place at 3.45pm local time (8.45am ET) in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, comes after Jake Sullivan warned that Ukraine’s entry into Nato membership would lead to “war with Russia”. “Every Nato ally, including the United States, needs to look squarely at the fact that admission to Ukraine into NATO at this juncture means war with Russia. That is an inescapable fact,” he told CNN on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday, Mr Zelensky slammed Nato leaders for not extending membership to Ukraine, calling the inaction “absurd” while Nato leaders – including Turkey – said they would happily welcome Sweden into the membership. Last week, Mr Biden said he thinks Ukraine is “not ready” for membership. Following the meeting between the US and Ukrainian presidents, Mr Biden will deliver a speech to Nato leaders highlighting how the US and its allies are supporting Ukraine in the war. Preparation for this “big speech” was given as the reason behind Mr Biden’s decision to shun a dinner with Nato leaders on Tuesday night. Read More Biden will meet Zelensky at Nato summit in Lithuania as war with Russia rages on Palace insists King Charles didn’t mind when President Biden ‘broke protocol’ and patted him on back Awkward moment as King Charles appears to snap at Biden’s chat with Windsor Castle guard
2023-07-12 21:49
Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend go casual as they enjoy romantic shopping trip in West Hollywood
Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend go casual as they enjoy romantic shopping trip in West Hollywood
Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend were spotted deep in conversation, carrying large shopping bags from The Row
2023-06-28 16:28
Peru cuts interest rate again as prices ease but recession lingers
Peru cuts interest rate again as prices ease but recession lingers
By Marco Aquino LIMA Peru's central bank again lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to
2023-11-10 08:22
Turkey pledges to keep tightening until inflation outlook improves
Turkey pledges to keep tightening until inflation outlook improves
By Orhan Coskun, Ezgi Erkoyun and Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA Turkey will continue its monetary policy U-turn, which began
2023-07-03 23:48