Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron – Undisputed Light-Welterweight title: Live round-by-round updates as Katie Taylor aims for redemption plus Gary Cully taking on Reece Mould

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Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest news and round-by-round updates as Katie Taylor takes on Chantelle Cameron for the second time with the aim of becoming the undisputed light-welterweight champion.

Nicolson defeats Wildheart

The towel comes out of Wildheart’s corner in the ninth round and that’s it.

A truly impressive performance from Skye Nicolson, her first distance win of her career.

She now hopes to really push on after accepting that she will not be at the Olympics next year.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Skye Nicolson punches Lucy Wildheart during the WBC Interim World Featherweight title fight between Skye Nicolson and Lucy Wildheart at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Wildheart to become a firefighter?!

A story from Charlotte about Lucy Wildheart, who wants to become a firefighter!

She’s struggling a bit here in this fight – Nicolson is well on top after seven – but the drive is admirable.

Wildheart’s background received a lot of attention leading up to the fight.

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Nicolson on top after four laps

β€œShe won’t like your work rate,” Wildhart’s corner said between rounds two and three.

She can put the work in, but Nicolson has her opponent scouted. It’s more than comfortable to sit back and take out her opponent.

Comfortable for the champion after four rounds.

Nicolson vs. Wildheart on the road

First up for the official undercard we have Skye Nicolson vs. Lucy Wildheart for the WBC interim Featherweight Championship.

The undefeated Nicolson is the big favorite here.

Two rounds out of 10 and it’s slow, but Wildheart was decent. She has to be careful not to fall over the front foot, but she is the one who went forward, Nicolson careful.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Skye Nicolson looks on ahead of the WBC Interim World Featherweight title fight between Skye Nicolson and Lucy Wildheart at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Lucy Wildheart looks on ahead of the WBC Interim World Featherweight title fight between Skye Nicolson and Lucy Wildheart at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Ed Sheeran is here!

You don’t often see Ed at a boxing event!

There is of course the Bill Sheeran link. He’s been in deep conversation with Eddie Hearn.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: British sports promoter and chairman of Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn, and English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, are in attendance ahead of the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO World Super Lightweight Title fight between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Taylor aims for ‘statement victory’

The ‘Before the Bell’ fights are now over and the main show aims for the ‘real’ undercard, if you will.

Eddie Hearn speaks on DAZN and says this was the only fight Taylor was interested in, and she would have turned down the money 10 times over to meet Serrano.

She’s just ready to fight. Read more from Charlotte below.

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‘I will fight anyone’

Strong words from Barrett after the match.

‘It was okay. It was good to get out and he’s a good fighter.

β€œI will put people in positions where they have to fight me. I have the best promoter in the world. Trust the process. As long as I get the preparation, it’s perfect. But it has to make sense.’

β€œI will fight anyone, just give me the right preparation and root at the end.”

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Zelfa Barrett looks on ahead of the Super Featherweight fight between Zelfa Barrett and Costin Ion at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Barrett defeats Ion by unanimous decision

Barrett started coming forward more often as the fight went on, landing a few more body shots. Ion gave it a good try, but Barrett did his job.

Ion was doing well until he ran into a right hand in the seventh. Barrett felt blood, but it was too close to the end of the round to finish the job.

The Romanian was bleeding at the end of the round. It went all the way, but Barrett got it done.

Costin Ion (left) in action against Zelfa Barrett in their Super Featherweight bout at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.  Date of photo: Saturday, November 25, 2023. PA Photo.  See PA story BOXING Dublin.  Photo credits should read as follows: Liam McBurney/PA Wire RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions.  Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior permission from the rights holder.
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Zelfa Barrett punches Costin Ion during the Super Featherweight fight between Zelfa Barrett and Costin Ion at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Barrett vs. Ion in full swing

We are halfway through the fourth bout of the fight, which is Zelfa Barrett vs. Costin Ion.

Barrett sits well on top as expected, uses the ring well and his jab was great. But Ion also took a few shots, and many may have realized that the job would be done by now.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 24: Zelfa Barrett and Costin Ion at their weigh-in ahead of their Super Featherweight bout at The Helix on November 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Last time

When the two women faced off for the first time in tonight’s main event, it was billed as the homecoming for Taylor, who had enjoyed success all over the world and was undefeated.

But things didn’t go according to plan. Taylor struggled throughout and Cameron won the match via majority decision.

Taylor was originally scheduled to face Ama nda Serrano, who withdrew due to injury, with Cameron interfering and the fight being for the Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship.

FILE – Ireland's Katie Taylor, left, lands a punch on Britain's Chantelle Cameron during their light welterweight boxing world title fight at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, May 20, 2023. Undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor questioned whether women's boxing is the "strength and depth" to move on to 3 minute rounds.  The Irish fighter will look to avenge the only loss of her professional career when she faces Chantelle Cameron this month in a rematch of their May fight.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 20: Chantelle Cameron celebrates victory with Coach Nigel Travis after defeating Katie Taylor during the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO World Super Lightweight Title fight between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena Dublin on May 20 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Cameron on psychological training

Charlotte Daly is our reporter in the arena tonight and will be reporting from Dublin all week. I’ll be dripping some of it in the lead up to the fight.

First, Cameron on the psychological training she underwent leading up to the first fight and how she sparred men in preparation for the rematch.

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Visioli and Cooney successful

It was light work for Giorgio Visioli against Lee Anthony Sibley in the first fight of the evening, with the former knocking out his opponent in the first round.

Second, John Cooney defeated Liam Gaynor in the Celtic Super Featherweight title fight.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Giorgio Visioli celebrates victory after the lightweight fight against Lee Anthony Sibley at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Giorgio Visioli celebrates after a knockdown in the first round of the lightweight fight against Lee Anthony Sibley at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: John Cooney celebrates winning the Celtic Super Featherweight Title fight against Liam Gaynor at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: John Cooney knocks down Liam Gaynor during their Celtic Super Featherweight Title fight at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Brennan defeated Morrissey via technical knockout

Former Olympian (and home favorite) Emmet Brennan just defeated Jamie Morrissey via TKO, stopping him in the final round.

Actually a very, very good fight. And the audience is happy.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Emmet Brennan competes with Jamie Morrisey during their BUI Celtic Light-Heavyweight Title Fight at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 25: Emmet Brennan celebrates victory after the Ireland Celtic Heavyweight fight between Emmet Brennan and Jamie Morrissey at the 3Arena Dublin on November 25, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Tonight’s agenda

Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor

Gary Cully vs. Reece Mould

Paddy Donovan vs Danny Ball

Thomas Carty vs. Dan Garber

Skye Nicolson vs. Lucy Wildheart

Zelfa Barrett vs. Costin Ion

Emmet Brennan vs. Jamie Morrissey

John Cooney vs. Liam Gaynor

Giorgio Visioli vs. Lee Anthony Sibley

That’s what we have on the bill tonight, starting at the bottom.

Some are already ready, but I will inform you about them soon. Brennan’s version of Morrissey is coming to an end…

The main act

Taylor vs. Cameron. Round two. Light Welterweight Championship.

We expect between 10 and 11 for these ring walks, and the stakes could hardly be higher.

Taylor is looking for revenge on tonight’s opponent after losing to the Northampton woman for the first time earlier this year.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 24: Katie Taylor weighs in for her undisputed super lightweight world title fight tomorrow night at The Helix on November 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 24: Chantelle Cameron weighs in for her undisputed super lightweight world title fight tomorrow night at The Helix on November 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Hello!

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Mail Sport’s live coverage of Katie Taylor versus Chantelle Cameron in Dublin tonight.

What a main event we have coming up, as well as some undercard fights.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 24: Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor weigh in ahead of their undisputed super lightweight world title fight tomorrow night at The Helix on November 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
Important updates

  • Nicolson defeats Wildheart

  • Taylor aims for ‘statement victory’

  • Barrett defeats Ion by unanimous decision

  • Visioli and Cooney successful

  • Brennan defeated Morrissey via technical knockout