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Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE RESULT: Bray Bomber suffers first LOSS in Dublin thriller – reaction

CHANTELLE CAMERON has defeated Katie Taylor in Taylor's homecoming in Dublin.

Cameron won by a majority decision 96-94, 96-94, 95-95 on the scorecards.

The loss was Taylor's first as a pro, as Cameron retained her undisputed super-lightweight titles.

  • Result: Cameron wins by majority decision

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  • Conor McGregor message

    UFC hero Conor McGregor had an inspirational message for Katie Taylor.

    McGregor said: “Keep your head up, you're the champion, you're the Olympic champion and you're the world champion still in your division.”

  • Conor McGregor heartbroken

    UFC legend Conor McGregor was spotted looking heartbroken ringside as Katie Taylor lost to Chantelle Cameron before calling for a rematch.

    McGregor was asked if he wanted to see the rematch at Croke Park, which he replied: “Yeah, yes I f*****g would.

    “She went up in weight at the drop of a hat. She was scheduled for one different style of opponent at a specific weight and that fell through.

    “So last minute what does Katie do? The warrior that's in her? She gave me something to aspire to!

    “She wanted to go up in weight and fight the champion in the heavier weight at the drop of a hat. Give her a chance to do it at Croke Park, for sure Croke Park is on.

    “It was a close bout, the size was prevalent but Katie is a tactician, give Katie another bash at that.”

    Credit: PA
  • Katie Taylor reacts

    Katie Taylor wants a rematch after her loss to Chantelle Cameron.

    Taylor said: "I'm not sure, it was obviously very close, it's not how I wanted my homecoming to go, I am just grateful for all the support, thank you very much.

    "Congrats to Chantelle, thanks for the opportunity to fight for your belts, and I look forward to the rematch.

    "I wouldn't say I was surprised how fast she was, it was a tough battle, I just came up short tonight, I look forward to when we face each other again."

  • Chantelle Cameron reacts

    Chantelle Cameron thought she didn't win as she paid tribute to Katie Taylor.

    Cameron says: "I was petrified, I have seen it before, I thought i'm not going to get the decision.

    "Katie is a great fighter, but I turned up to the occasion. I don't mind getting hit, it's one of them where they let me off the leash.

    "She is so fast, rapid, tough, I thought maybe I have nicked some rounds there."

  • Taylor vs Cameron Reminder

    Chantelle Cameron handed Katie Taylor her first ever boxing defeat.

    Judges scored the bout, 95-95 a draw and 96-94 to your Cameron, who remains undisputed champion.

    That was a heartbreaking loss for Taylor in her Irish homecoming fight.

    Cameron's power and pressure got the job done and handed her opponent her first loss.

  • Katie Taylor's boxing record

    • Wins: 22
    • Losses: 1
    • Draws: 0
    • KOs: 6
    Credit: SPORTSFILE
  • Chantelle Cameron's boxing record

    • Wins: 18
    • Losses: 0
    • Draws: 0
    • KOs: 8
    Credit: GETTY
  • Official scorecards

    Credit: @michaelbenson via Twitter
  • Taylor wants rematch

    Katie Taylor has declared that she WILL activate her rematch clause to fight Chantelle Cameron again.

    The Bray Bomber was beaten by Cameron by majority decision in Dublin.

    It was Taylor's first loss of her career.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Chantelle Cameron has called to go down to lightweight to rematch Katie Taylor - and challenge for the undisputed crown.

    She told Matchroom: “I'm kind of sick of putting my belts on the line. I'll go down to 135lbs and take them belts off her hands.”

    Credit: Sportsfile

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Jake Paul has thrown his support over to Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron.

    Paul promoted Taylor's undisputed super-fight with Amanda Serrano last year and was setting up the rematch.

    But Serrano pulled out injured, leaving Taylor to move up to super-lightweight to challenge but lose to Cameron.

    Paul tweeted: "Bravo to both women. Cameron went into Ireland and pulled it off.

    "Taylor stepped up against the best in the world in a heavier weight class and almost had it. Both are winners."

    Credit: Reuters

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Conor McGregor consoles Katie Taylor after her first professional defeat.

    McGregor shouted his heart out in passionate support of Taylor but Chantelle Cameron edged out the victory.

    Credit: Rex
  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Taylor says: "I'm not sure, it was obviously very close, it's not how I wanted my homecoming to go, I am just grateful for all the support, thank you very much. 

    "Congrats to Chantelle, thanks for the opportunity to fight for your belts, and I look forward to the rematch.

    "I wouldn't say I was surprised how fast she was, it was a tough battle, I just came up short tonight, I look forward to when we face each other again."

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Cameron says: "I was petrified, I have seen it before, I thought i'm not going to get the decision.

    "Katie is a great fighter, but I turned up to the occasion.

    "I don't mind getting hit, it's one of them where they let me off the leash.

    She is so fast, rapid, tough, I thought maybe I have nicked some rounds there."

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Judges score the bout, 95-95 a draw and 96-94 to your winner... AND STILL the undisputed champion, Chantelle Cameron.

    It's heartbreak for Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming fight, with Cameron's power and pressure getting the job done.

    Taylor suffers defeat for the first time.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 10 - Taylor looks on shaky legs but comes back with a big right hand.

    Uppercut fires in for Cameron and the two clinch, both looks exhausted after putting on such a scintillating fight.

    Clacker for the final ten seconds go and both warriors fight to the final bell - we await the judges scorecards.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 9 - Cameron lets her hands go but Taylor catches her with a left hook in response.

    Cameron backs Taylor to the ropes and unloads, it's heavy stuff from the champion.

    But Taylor fires back with a stunning combination, amazing action here as we head into the 10th and final round.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 8 - Cameron walks into a right hand coming forward but blocked some left hooks before doing so.

    A nice combo fires in for Taylor, finishing on the left hook, but Cameron is relentless on the front foot.

    Taylor has landed some eye-catching shots but Cameron has been non-stop on the attack.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 7 - Cameron chases Taylor down, threatening with the right hand.

    Big combination from Cameron finishes with a left hook and lands flush on Taylor's chin.

    Cameron backs Taylor up and smashes her body, the champion looks strong here despite a late fightback in the round.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 6 - Big right hand bowls in for Cameron and a left hook follows to the body.

    But Taylor comes back with a big combination in close, thrilling stuff.

    Excellent action on the inside as both landed heavy leather, back and forth stuff in the centre of the ring.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 5 – Couple of sharp counter left hooks land for Taylor as she spins off.

    But Cameron comes forward and lands some big combinations with Taylor backed into the corner.

    Back and forth action at the end of the round with both landing scoring shots… hard one to call here.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 4 - Solid double jab and right hand for Cameron early.

    Big uppercut from Cameron and she comes forward again, Taylor a bit of a static target.

    Solid combinations from Cameron but Taylor did return fire with a right hand over the top but the champ has come on strong here.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 3 – Counter right hand lands for Taylor over a jab from Cameron.

    Another counter combination sees Taylor slip and come back with three shots.

    Cameron is relentless on the front foot but she's walking into shots doing so, solid start from Taylor.

  • Taylor vs Cameron

    Round 2 - Cameron traps Taylor in the corner but the challenger ducks and dives underneath.

    Big right hand from Taylor lands down the pipe and the crowd go crazy for it.

    Another right hook and left follows, Taylor is finding home with her shots here in a big round for her.

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