Undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor will face undisputed light-welterweight star Chantelle Cameron in Dublin this evening.
Both fighters will be putting their undefeated records on the line as Taylor takes on a new opponent after Amanda Serrano pulled out of their blockbuster rematch.
The pair battled out a historic fight last April, becoming the first females to top the bill at New York’s Madison Square Garden with the Irish star winning on points.
And Taylor was scheduled to defend her WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight world titles against Serrano again, however, her opponent was forced to pull out due to injury.
The 36-year-old then called out Cameron and will aim to become a two-weight undisputed champion as she fights in her home country for the first time.
Taylor vs Cameron: Date and start time
This 10-round light-welterweight title fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 20.
It will take place at the 3Arena in Dublin.
The undercard will get going from 6pm with main event ringwalks expected at around 10pm.
Taylor vs Cameron: How to watch
The fight will be shown live on DAZN in the UK from 7pm.
Fans can sign up to DAZN for only £9.99 per month to watch the bout live. More details here.
It can be streamed at DAZN.com or via the DAZN app.
DAZN subscribers that have a HD-enabled Sky box can also register to watch the fight on DAZN 1 HD on channel 429 on Sky here.
Taylor vs Cameron: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring light-welterweight titles
- Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf – for IBO super-welterweight titles
- Terri Harper vs Cecilia Braekhus – for WBA super-welterweight titles
- Gary Cully vs Jose Felix
- Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
- Thomas Carty vs Jay McFarlane
- Maisey Rose Courtney vs Kate Radomska
Taylor vs Cameron: What has been said?
Taylor said: “Once Serrano pulled out this was the natural fight to make.
“It’s two undefeated, reigning undisputed world champions going up against each other and I believe that’s the first time that’s ever happened in the modern era of the sport.
“People have been talking about this fight for a long time now so I’m delighted it’s happening and I’m looking forward to becoming a two-weight undisputed champion.”
Taylor is also delighted to finally be fighting in Ireland.
“I think the only thing that could top Madison Square Garden was a homecoming fight like this.
“Having a chance to box in front of my people, having a chance to become a two-weight undisputed champion on such an iconic, epic night. This could possibly be the best night of my career to date.
“This is all I’ve ever wanted since I turned pro six years ago. We didn’t bring big-time boxing home to have some ordinary fight – we’re bringing it back with a huge mega-fight and I think it is going to be epic.”
Taylor’s fellow Irish native and UFC icon Conor McGregor is sponsoring this fight and revealed that he had met to discuss it with promoter Eddie Hearn.
He said: “I met Eddie in the Black Forge Inn and we were talking about the Katie Taylor situation.
“I am involved. So, I’m gonna support the event, I’m gonna sponsor the event.
“Now it’s going to be in the [3Arena], I wanted to get it in Croke Park.”
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