Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Result as Taylor suffers first ever defeat

Katie Taylor suffered the first loss of her professional career on Saturday, as she was beaten on points by Chantelle Cameron in Dublin.

Taylor entered the 3Arena unbeaten and as the undisputed lightweight champion, while her British opponent was also undefeated and put the undisputed super-lightweight titles on the line. In what was, remarkably, Taylor’s first pro fight in her native Ireland, the Olympic champion lost a majority decision to Cameron, who emerged victorious 96-94, 96-94, 95-95 on the judges’ scorecards.

The bout was contested at an intense pace, with Cameron, 32, fighting on the front foot and applying heavy pressure throughout. Taylor’s every punch was greeted with a roar in Dublin, but the 36-year-old seemed to lose the contest in the middle rounds, as Cameron landed the harder shots and with greater frequency. Taylor, cheered on by UFC star and compatriot Conor McGregor from ringside, landed several eye-catching flurries in the final frames, but her quick, straight punches did not appear to faze Cameron. In contrast, Taylor seemed to be worn down somewhat by her opponent’s frequent body shots.

Taylor expressed her desire for a rematch as the fighters spoke in the ring after the main event, before her promoter Eddie Hearn reiterated that a rematch clause would allow a second clash between the women. He added that it would likely take place in Dublin in autumn.

Re-live updates from the fight, below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

• Katie Taylor loses for first time in her pro career

• Irishwoman is outpointed by Cameron in Dublin

• Cameron remains unbeaten, retains undisputed super-lightweight belts

• Taylor eyes rematch; promoter Eddie Hearn targets autumn date

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

06:11 , Alex Pattle

Full fight report here:

Devin Haney edges past Vasiliy Lomachenko to remain unbeaten and undisputed

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

06:02 , Alex Pattle

Lomachenko can be seen crying in the locker room. A tough one for the Ukrainian to take.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Bill Haney says he was hit on the head by a beer can from the crowd. He’s sporting a cut.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Haney’s trainer and father, Bill Haney, wishes Lomachenko and his father (also his trainer) well.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Haney suggests that he may move up in weight next time out.

Stevenson says he wants Haney next, though.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Lomachenko suggests that he should have been given the win.

Shakur Stevenson is in the ring and echoes the sentiment.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Lomachenko says Haney is not a pound-for-pound top fighter.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:48 , Alex Pattle

Haney thanks Allah and says this victory will secure his place in the Hall of Fame one day.

He pays respect to a ‘crafty’ Lomachenko.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Boos from the crowd.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Devin Haney def. Vasilliy Lomachenko via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113).

Haney is ecstatic; Lomachenko looks devastated.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:39 , Alex Pattle

Round 12

Final round! This could be anyone’s fight.

Loma marches forward. Cross to the body.

Hard body shot by Haney. A flurry of shots from Loma.

We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards. Who knows how this one will go down???

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:35 , Alex Pattle

Round 11

Haney looks a bit concerned in his corner. He’s warned by the referee for punches to the back of Loma’s head in the clinch.

Loma with a nice combination in the corner! He steps in with a one-two shortly thereafter.

Loma snaps back the head of Haney! He’s starting to build some real momentum here!

He’s right in Haney’s face and landing at will. Loma is the older, smaller fighter, but he’s bullying Haney.

Loma with a left hook to the body then a right hand up top!

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:31 , Alex Pattle

Round 10

These final few rounds could be decisive.

Haney looks to be bleeding from the mouth. OH! Now Loma hurts him with a rapid left!

That’s perhaps the standout moment of the fight so far!

Loma blocks a one-two and comes back with a jab. A cross gets through for him.

Haney with a right hook to the body.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:27 , Alex Pattle

Round 9

This fight is flying by.

Wicked counter shot by Haney as he’s backed up to the ropes! Loma with a vicious cross, though!

More body shots from Haney, just as he was starting to look tired.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:23 , Alex Pattle

Round 8

Lomachenko hits the canvas, but it’s only the result of a slip.

Haney steps in with jabs then slings a right hook into the ribs of Loma.

Clean jab by Loma. A cross is on point for Loma, who blocks a hook thereafter.

One-two by Haney late in the round.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:19 , Alex Pattle

Round 7

Loma with a great left hand! He backs up Haney.

Haney retaliates with yet another right hook to the body. Now he goes up top with it.

Loma tries to keep the pace high with short shots, but he’s tagged hard by a left hook when he’s expecting a jab!

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:15 , Alex Pattle

Round 6

Haney catches Loma with a left hook to the body as the Ukrainian looks to step out of the pocket.

Lots of activity upstairs from Loma. Both men land solid shots in an intense spell.

Haney is still finding success with that right hook to the body.

Left uppercut to the head by Haney! Great shot. Piercing jab now.

They may be even through six rounds.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:11 , Alex Pattle

Round 5

These rounds are very close. Max Kellerman has Haney up by three rounds to one; Indy Sport has it the other way.

Lots of forward pressure by Lomachenko, who lands a series of left crosses.

The jab is also scoring for the Ukrainian right now. Both men target the body in close.

Haney with a good, short right hook to the head. He ends the round strong.

Another tricky one to score.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:07 , Alex Pattle

Round 4

Loma with a hook upstairs. Haney responds with a jab. Left cross by Loma.

Lovely head movement and footwork from Loma.

Loma lands a right hook but is caught by a check left as he steps forward.

Nasty uppercut to the body by Haney as he’s backed into the corner.

Loma with a slick jab, then Haney fires back with a right cross.

The pair grapple and hit the canvas!

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

05:03 , Alex Pattle

Round 3

The right hook to the body has been Haney’s favoured shot so far.

Forward pressure by Loma. The fighters briefly grapple.

Now Haney comes forward but is tagged by a few rapid punches.

Nice left cross by Loma as he steps in. More fighting in close.

Loma with his best spell so far! He’s making Haney uncomfortable!

Haney gets behind his jab, but Loma might have taken that round.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

04:59 , Alex Pattle

Round 2

Haney comes forward and catches Loma with a couple of body shots. Both fighters seem to land hooks to the head.

Long hook to the body by Haney, but Loma eventually gets some payback.

Haney with a hard right hand as Loma steps in. And another.

Loma with a quick combination in close, though!

Right hook to the body by Haney; left cross to the head by Loma.

Loma lets his hands go again, late in the round. Haney likely takes it, though.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

04:55 , Alex Pattle

Round 1

Nice short left hook from Lomachenko. He stepped forward the moment that Haney took a backwards step. He must be wary about avoiding a slow start here.

Good head movement by Loma to avoid Haney’s jabs. Another good shot by Loma in close.

Haney sees a one-two blocked. “Loma” is the chant in Las Vegas.

Haney grazes Loma with a right hook to the body, and Loma marauds forward in response.

A couple of shots get through in a quick flurry by Loma in the final seconds.

Loma just about takes Round 1, as we see it.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

04:52 , Alex Pattle

Here we go!

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Boos for Haney as he is introduced. This has a real big-fight feel.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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The crowd seems to be behind Lomachenko more than it is behind Haney. Haney’s decision to shove Lomachenko at yesterday’s weigh-in might have grated some fans.

Haney is pacing back and forth, staring down Lomachenko, who is stood in his corner, shadow boxing and staring back.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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No entourages have accompanied the fighters; they’ve made their walks alone.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Now here comes Haney...

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

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Lomachenko makes the walk first.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

04:37 , Alex Pattle

It’s time! The ring walks are seconds away.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

04:22 , Alex Pattle

Valdez vs Lopez has just gone the distance, so Haney and Lomachenko should be making their walks shortly.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

04:05 , Alex Pattle

Haney and Lomachenko’s hands have been wrapped in their locker rooms.

Oscar Valdez vs Adam Lopez is still playing out as we speak, so ring walks for the main event are likely to take place at 4.30am BST at this point.

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

03:50 , Alex Pattle

Both Haney and Lomachenko feature in our pound-for-pound top 10.

But where does each man rank? Find out here:

The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

03:45 , Alex Pattle

Lomachenko, for his part, is unintimated – as one would expect. He even sounds unimpressed by Haney and managed to play down the abilities of the “Dream” and Garcia in one chomping soundbite this week. “It’s the same as Ryan Garcia, [who] has a good left hook,” the Ukrainian said. “It doesn’t work with guys who know boxing. So, it’s the same [with Haney]; if you know about his jab, I know about his jab, too.”

That jousting jab was so effective in Haney’s first encounter with Kambosos, while the American demonstrated a wider array of skills and greater aggression in the rematch. It remains to be seen how Haney will approach the puzzle that Lomachenko presents, which so many foes have failed to solve. Haney has suggested, though, that he will fight on the front foot.

“I want to beat him bad, I want to send him into retirement,” he said this week. “I’m going to go in there and impose my will on Loma. [I’m going to] show the world how great Devin Haney really is – how versatile, how strong, how young, and how experienced I am in that ring.” Lomachenko’s counter? “I believe that when you say something, you need to prove it.”

Haney is proving himself with every outing, yet Lomachenko still has something to prove, too. And if Haney really does set out to impose himself on Lomachenko, the veteran will need to keep the counters coming. This could be his last stand.

We’ll find out very shortly...

The Haney trap that Lomachenko must avoid to extend glittering career

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

03:30 , Alex Pattle

The ‘new’ generation is carried by an American lightweight movement, one that Haney is fronting.

Just last month, his compatriots Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia squared off (admittedly at a catchweight just above the lightweight limit), and although the bout was billed as one of the ‘boxing purists’ fights of the year’, it noticeably permeated the mainstream consciousness. Even after his first defeat, 24-year-old Garcia still has untapped crossover potential, while the unbeaten duo of Davis (28) and Shakur Stevenson (25) are infiltrating many pound-for-pound lists.

Yet Haney has arguably the greatest potential of all, and in taking on Lomachenko this evening, he has positioned himself in the biggest fight to feature any of the four Americans. Furthermore, that is within a year of competing in front of more than 40,000 fans in his first fight with Kambosos.

Full fight preview:

The Haney trap that Lomachenko must avoid to extend glittering career

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

03:00 , Alex Pattle

Lomachenko has since responded positively, stopping Masayoshi Nakatani and outpointing Richard Commey in 2021, before beating Jamaine Ortiz via decision last October. Over the past year, much of Lomachenko’s emotion has, understandably, been invested in his home country’s defence against Russia’s ongoing invasion; a meeting with Haney is of course a ‘fight’ in the most irrelevant of senses, compared to what Lomachenko endured back home, taking up arms alongside his compatriots. In fact, Lomachenko gave up the chance to box Kambosos last year, instead opting to return to Ukraine and allowing Haney to achieve undisputed status.

Still, Saturday’s main event marks the toughest in-ring test that Lomachenko has faced since his match-up with Lopez, and there is a distinct feeling that this could be the veteran’s last stand. There is a feeling that Haney could faze out Lomachenko to usher in a new generation.

Full fight preview:

The Haney trap that Lomachenko must avoid to extend glittering career

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

02:30 , Alex Pattle

Lomachenko is, unquestionably, one of the finest fighters of this generation. “Loma”’s accolades include two Olympic gold medals, a spell as unified lightweight champion, a world title at featherweight, and another at super-featherweight. His arsenal still boasts refined technique, dizzying punch speed and head movement, and balletic footwork, as well as the adaptability to abort and revisit his southpaw stance whenever necessary.

However, the question that will be answered under the Las Vegas lights tonight will be whether Lomachenko, at 35, is a fading force.

It was a question first raised after the Ukrainian’s surprise defeat by Teofimo Lopez in 2020, when Lomachenko’s comeback was too late and too laboured to overturn the American’s early lead. With that result, the second loss of Lomachenko’s professional career and first in six years, the southpaw surrendered the unified lightweight titles that would be passed on to Kambosos and then to Haney.

Full fight preview:

The Haney trap that Lomachenko must avoid to extend glittering career

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

02:00 , Alex Pattle

George Kambosos Jr tensed his jaw, forced his teeth further into the hard rubber of his gumshield, bowed his head and hurled as many hooks as he could muster at Devin Haney. All the while, Haney stood before the Australian, eyes alert and mind composed, jettisoning sharp, straight shots into the blood-smeared face of his wincing opponent.

Clearly Kambosos, who had spent 12 rounds trying and failing to close range against Haney in June, felt that a more aggressive approach was needed in their rematch four months on – an approach punctuated by a disregard for his own wellbeing. But, Haney, who was so content to school Kambosos with educated jabs in their first encounter, welcomed his opponent’s decision to open up. This time, Haney would punish Kambosos with piston right hands and torquey left hooks, exposing Kambosos’s reckless entries with a greater intensity and variety of offence than was required in their first clash.

And so, although the result and location remained the same, the manner of victory did not. Haney’s record now counts back-to-back unanimous-decision wins over Kambosos, both in Melbourne, but the similarity of those results belies the evolution of performance displayed by the “Dream”.

At just 23 years old, the American had relieved Kambosos of his unbeaten record and unified lightweight titles in their first bout, before maintaining his own undefeated and now-undisputed status in the rematch.

What will 24 bring for Haney? First of all, a showdown with Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Full fight preview:

The Haney trap that Lomachenko must avoid to extend glittering career

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

01:30 , Alex Pattle

In the UK, the event will air live on Sky Sports as well as the broadcaster’s website and Sky Go app.

In the US, ESPN+ will stream the fights live on pay-per-view.

How to watch Haney vs Lomachenko online and on TV tonight

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

01:00 , Alex Pattle

Haney vs Lomachenko will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this evening.

The main card is due to begin at 1am BST on Sunday 21 May (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET), with ring walks for the main event expected at approximately 4am BST (8pm PT, 10pm CT, 11pm ET).

We’ll have live updates from the main event.

What time does Haney vs Lomachenko start in UK and US tonight?

Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE

Sunday 21 May 2023 00:30 , Alex Pattle

Devin Haney defends his undisputed lightweight titles against Vasiliy Lomachenko tonight, in a blockbuster bout in Las Vegas.

Haney, 24, enters the main event unbeaten, having achieved undisputed status with a points win over George Kambosos Jr in the Australian’s backyard in June, before repeating the result in October – once again in Melbourne – to retain the belts.

Now, the American (29-0, 15 knockouts) defends the gold against Lomachenko, one of the finest fighters of this generation.

The Ukrainian (17-0, 11 KOs) is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a former multiple-weight world champion. But, at 35, is Lomachenko making his last stand? Is the southpaw a fading force or is he capable of another world title run?

Let’s find out.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Sunday 21 May 2023 00:04 , Alex Pattle

Later on, we’ll have live updates from another undisputed-title fight: Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko.

You can follow that fight live on this page, or right here.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:58 , Alex Pattle

Katie Taylor beaten by Chantelle Cameron on Irish homecoming

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:44 , Alex Pattle

Again Taylor mentions the rematch, and her promoter Eddie Hearn enters the ring and brings up the rematch clause.

He says they’ll do the rematch in Dublin in autumn.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:43 , Alex Pattle

Cameron admits that she was “petrified” when the judges’ scorecards were read aloud.

Taylor is gracious in defeat and says, “I look forward to the rematch,” with a grin.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:38 , Alex Pattle

Cameron gets it done!!!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:38 , Alex Pattle

Chantelle Cameron def. Katie Taylor via majority decision (96-94, 96-94, 95-95).

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:34 , Alex Pattle

Round 10

A wild start to this final round! Both women are in a tear-up in close.

Cameron is landing the cleaner shots now as the pace slows briefly.

Taylor with a couple of hard hooks! Remarkable speed from Taylor with straight shots, too.

“Katie”, chants the crowd. Taylor with a few brilliant rights just before the bell!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:31 , Alex Pattle

Round 9

Cameron tags Taylor with a left hook but is caught while closing range.

The fighters grapple each other. Messy exchanges follow, but Taylor seems to just about get the better of them.

Cameron goes to work on the body of Taylor, who is backed up against the ropes.

Taylor with a body hook then a trio of straight shots upstairs.

Nice uppercut from Cameron in close. Another scrappy exchange ensues.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:28 , Alex Pattle

Round 8

Three rounds to go. Taylor may need all of them, but it’s close.

Cameron is the younger fighter, and she looks the fresher fighter.

Taylor is trying to find space to breathe.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:25 , Alex Pattle

Round 7

Cameron with a solid right hand, then she misses with an uppercut.

Taylor eats another shot but lands two in kind.

Cameron gets on top again with several mean body shots. Now she clips Taylor with a left hook.

A good round for Cameron.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:22 , Alex Pattle

Round 6

Cameron leads by a round, as Indy Sport has it.

Decent check left hook by Taylor, then a flurry of straights, but she’s cracked on the way out.

Brutal body work by Cameron, but Taylor with a terrific combination in response! The crowd loves it!

Slick uppercut from Cameron in close. Another mesmerising combination from Taylor, including a clean left hook.

This is so, so much fun. Phone-box fighting right now. A fine end to the round by Taylor.

That might JUST be Taylor’s round... 57-57?

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:19 , Alex Pattle

Round 5

Harsh right hand from Cameron, who is stalking Taylor.

Both women are landing, but Cameron has Taylor backed up on the ropes and is unleashing shots to the head and body!

Taylor’s hair is further unbraided, and it’s getting in her face; that’s a genuine problem right now.

The crowd roars for every strike that she lands, though.

Lots of holding late in the round.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:16 , Alex Pattle

Round 4

Cameron leans in close and fires off some stern body hooks. Nice right hand in response from Taylor!

Cameron with a picture-perfect uppercut, but Taylor absorbs it well.

Cameron with more attacks to the body, but Taylor replies in kind.

Heavy offence from Cameron right now. Taylor’s hair is coming unbraided. Stiff jab by Cameron.

38-38.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:13 , Alex Pattle

Round 3

Great flurry from Taylor, which the crowd loves! Cameron retaliates with a hard cross.

Both women land hooks simultaneously. One-two-three from Taylor! Crisp, straight shots.

She eats a couple of jabs now, but she responds well.

Taylor 29-28 after three rounds?

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:10 , Alex Pattle

Round 2

Again Cameron comes forward, putting Taylor under intense pressure. The Irishwoman does well to keep moving her head.

Taylor is also wisely fighting behind her jab. Sharp right cross from Taylor! Conor McGregor is on his feet for that!

Jab from Taylor, now a left hook. This is a promising spell for her, but she leans into a left hook.

Right hook by Taylor!

These two-minute rounds fly by. This one is Taylor’s.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:07 , Alex Pattle

Round 1

Cameron gets off on the front foot, firing a right cross at the chest of Taylor then jabs to the head.

Taylor fires back with left hooks. Cameron just misses with a big overhand right. Taylor is tagged on the end of a jab.

Cameron slings a hook into the midriff of Taylor. A scrappy exchange follows, with Taylor landing a couple of hooks.

Taylor is already bleeding around her nose, but she lands a nice one-two. Cameron keeps pressuring.

A good left hook from Cameron, then another.

Cameron takes the first round, as Indy Sport sees it.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:04 , Alex Pattle

Here we go!!!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 23:00 , Alex Pattle

A quick look at Cully’s shock defeat, before the main event starts.

A Taylor defeat in this manner would be a real shock, but a loss cannot be ruled out altogether.

Cameron is a serious challenge, especially at this stage in Taylor’s career.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:58 , Alex Pattle

A rousing entrance by Taylor.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:55 , Alex Pattle

Remarkably, this is Taylor’s first professional fight in Ireland.

Is the outcome being determined as we speak, in a sense? Here’s what Steve Bunce has to say:

Why Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron could be won and lost before the first bell

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:54 , Alex Pattle

Now here comes Taylor.

The Irishwoman, 36, is unbeaten at 22-0 (6 KOs).

Taylor, an Irish icon and one of the most important figures in boxing history, is not only the undisputed lightweight champion but also an Olympic gold medalist.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:51 , Alex Pattle

Cameron emerges first.

The Briton, 32, is unbeaten at 17-0 (8 KOs) and defends the undisputed super-lightweight titles here.

She walks out to Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds”.

The crowd wants to boo her, but they’re hesitant to boo Bob Marley...

Now the song morphs into something altogether different. Cue the boos.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:43 , Alex Pattle

Conor McGregor is fired up at ringside! The women are about to make their walks...

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:43 , Alex Pattle

Here’s Steve Bunce on the main event:

Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron are shaming their male counterparts

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:31 , Alex Pattle

Next up is the main event: Katie Taylor challenges Chantelle Cameron for the undisputed super-lightweight titles.

Both women are unbeaten, and Taylor also holds undisputed titles at lightweight.

This is the icon’s first professional fight in her native Ireland, remarkably, as she faces Britain’s Cameron.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:28 , Alex Pattle

Felix Jr is *elated*!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:27 , Alex Pattle

Katie Taylor now has a big job on her hands to get the crowd going again.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:25 , Alex Pattle

Round 3

Cully presses forward. OH! He’s dropped by a right hook! Wow!

The bigger they are...

He’s up but on wobbly legs... Cully is trying to hold Felix Jr, who drops the Irishman to a knee!

Again Cully stands, and the crowd is getting behind him... He lands a decent one-two but is smashed with a left hook and is out on his feet!!

Felix Jr with a right hand, and Cully stumbles back. How is he still standing?!

He’s eating more shots, but he’s barely with it...

The towel comes in!!! Cully is beaten! The crowd is SILENCED. Oh, my...

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:21 , Alex Pattle

Round 2

Felix Jr with his best shot so far – a hook to the head.

Cully waves his arms about in a bid to distract Felix Jr, who seems unfazed.

The Mexican connects with a couple of good body shots, but he’s tagged by a right hook.

Now Cully just about catches Felix Jr with a one-two.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:17 , Alex Pattle

Round 1

Cully is so tall; the southpaw looks huge in there!

Bright pink gloves for both men; purple and pink shorts for Cully.

He’s happy to just press forward and flick out jabs early on. Now he adds some left crosses, though none are landing clean yet.

Finally one gets through, and the crowd enjoys that! Conor McGregor shouts encouragement at Cully from ringside.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:13 , Alex Pattle

Here we go!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Gary Cully vs Jose Felix Jr

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:08 , Alex Pattle

A phenomenal reaction for Cully as he makes his entrance. This young man (still just 26) could be a superstar some day.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: JJ Metcalf def. Dennis Hogan

Saturday 20 May 2023 22:03 , Alex Pattle

Next up, Gary Cully puts his unbeaten record on the line against Jose Felix Jr in a lightweight bout.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: JJ Metcalf def. Dennis Hogan

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:57 , Alex Pattle

JJ Metcalf def. Dennis Hogan via unanimous decision (117-110, 117-110, 115-112).

The Liverpudlian is the new IBO super-welterweight champion!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:52 , Alex Pattle

Round 12

Final round! Right hook to the body, left hook to the head by Metcalf! Hogan with a big right hand in retaliation!

Now it’s Hogan with the exact same combination that Metcalf just landed! The fighters grapple.

Once again, Hogan spits out his mouthguard. The referee knows what’s going on, and he decides to dock Hogan a point!

The fight resumes, and Hogan is warned for aiming slightly low...

Hogan looks exhausted. We’ll go to the scorecards.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:48 , Alex Pattle

Round 11

Again Hogan’s mouthguard comes out – again intentionally, perhaps?

The action resumes and, well, the gumshield is out once more...

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Conor McGregor cheers on Irish boxers from ringside

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:45 , Alex Pattle

Conor McGregor cheers on Irish boxers from ringside before Taylor vs Cameron

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:43 , Alex Pattle

Round 10

Into the final three rounds here. Hogan looks to be hurt to the body, but he fires back – as he has done so many times this evening!

The pair tie up, with Metcalf launching a right hook to the body as they separate. Conor McGregor continues to shout advice to Hogan from ringside.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:39 , Alex Pattle

Round 9

Hogan hits the mat, but it’s a tangling of legs that does it.

He’s back on his feet, and Metcalf is hunting the Irishman.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:35 , Alex Pattle

Round 8

Metcalf continues to pull ahead, but there’s a lot of clinching in this round.

A harsh left hook lands for Hogan late in the frame.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:31 , Alex Pattle

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:31 , Alex Pattle

Round 7

Metcalf blocks a right hook and continues to back up Hogan. UFC star Conor McGregor is shouting advice to Hogan from ringside!

Metcalf lands a series of clean shots, and Hogan is sporting damage around his right eye now.

Hogan steps onto a snapping jab then is blasted with a hook to the belt line.

Hogan looks exhausted.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:27 , Alex Pattle

Round 6

Metcalf with a cross to the body. The fighters then trade simultaneous jabs. That’s followed by lots of fighting in close, against the ropes.

Metcalf, now at range, just about tags Hogan, who does well to lean back and avoid the worst of a right hand.

Now Metcalf walks onto two hard shots. His guard was much too low there.

There’s a brief pause in the action as Hogan needs to have his mouthguard put back in; the speculation from the commentary team is that he might have spat it out on purpose, having been hurt by a body shot.

The fight resumes, and the end of the round is frantic!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:22 , Alex Pattle

Round 5

Metcalf comes forward again, but he’s tagged with a brutal, short right hand.

A high pace continues until Hogan goes down, but it’s just a slip.

Good one-two of hooks from Metcalf as Hogan crouches.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:18 , Alex Pattle

Round 4

A scrappy frame with a fair bit of holding. Metcalf has set the pace, but Hogan has offered payback for the more significant shots.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:14 , Alex Pattle

Round 3

Metcalf with two really clean left hooks! He adds an uppercut!

Now Hogan comes back with a big right hand! This fight is really coming to life.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:10 , Alex Pattle

Round 2

A good round for Hogan, who repeatedly clips Metcalf with straight punches. Metcalf misses with a few wilder efforts.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:06 , Alex Pattle

Round 1

Great reception for Ireland’s Hogan, as you’d expect, as he goes up against Liverpool’s Metcalf.

Both fighters stand orthodox. Metcalf jabs to the body but is tagged with a jab to the head shortly thereafter.

Hogan with another jab and a decent right overhand. Good head movement, too, to set up some counter hooks.

Metcalf, however, keeps pressing forward.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Main event edges closer

Saturday 20 May 2023 21:02 , Alex Pattle

Nope! Dennis Hogan defends the IBO super-welterweight title against James Metcalf! That’s up now.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Main event edges closer

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:52 , Alex Pattle

We’re expecting the very talented Gary Cully to be in action next, fighting in front of a home crowd and taking on Jose Felix at lightweight.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:38 , Alex Pattle

Caoimhin Agyarko def. Grant Dennis via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90).

Every round on every scorecard goes to the Northern Irishman!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Conor McGregor arrives

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:37 , Alex Pattle

Notorious...

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:36 , Alex Pattle

Round 10

The fight ends with a brilliant round, full of back-and-forth exchanges and more creative combinations than either man has produced until now!

The former sparring partners embrace.

We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:31 , Alex Pattle

Round 9

Penultimate round! Positive boxing from Agyarko, though Dennis grazes him with a decent right hook attempt.

Both men open up as the round nears its end.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:27 , Alex Pattle

Round 8

Perfectly-timed counter right from Agyarko! Dennis does so well to take that shot!

Dennis is circling to his left far too often; that’s why he’s getting caught repeatedly by the same punch.

The middleweights grapple briefly, before separating. Clean left hook lands for Dennis! Agyarko seems unfazed, though.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:23 , Alex Pattle

Round 7

Agyarko with a left hook to the body then one to the head! He lands another up top, and Dennis is hurt!

But he fires back with his own hard shot and shouts at Agyarko, who seems to be somewhat stunned!

Agyarko eventually gathers his senses and gets back on the front foot, hunting Dennis. He pours on combinations, with Dennis shelling up against the ropes...

He makes it to the end of the round!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:19 , Alex Pattle

Round 6

Into the second half of this fight. Agyarko sees a jab blocked then steps off to his right, thinking about throwing but instead resisting.

The fighters land simultaneous jabs to the head. A one-two is just off the mark for Agyarko.

Now he doubles up his jab and wobbles Dennis with a left hook!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:16 , Alex Pattle

Round 5

A better round for Dennis here. He tags Agyarko with a short left hook now.

Forward comes Agyarko with a spearing jab, though, then a nice one-two! Dennis just misses a hook in response.

A good end to the round from Agyarko, who increases the pressure.

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:12 , Alex Pattle

Round 4

Agyarko with his first extended combination of the fight, throwing hooks to the body then attacking the head.

Dennis steps in for a body shot but is popped on the head with a jab.

Good work overall from Agyarko, who is fighting for the first time in nearly a year, having suffered a hand injury in 2022.

Dennis is producing less output now, and he’s hurt slightly by a hook and uppercut combination!

Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis

Saturday 20 May 2023 20:07 , Alex Pattle

Round 3

Agyarko with a searching right overhand, but Dennis does a decent job at covering up before firing back.

Dennis, 39, doesn’t seem to be absorbing Agyarko’s shots quite as well as the 26-year-old is dealing with his, however. I suppose you’d expect as much.

Dennis with a nice uppercut on his former sparring partner, before Agyarko jabs to the body before pulling his head away from a hook.

Again Dennis blocks a right hand, but there’s enough behind it to hurt him somewhat.

Snapping jab by the Englishman now, however.

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