Irishwoman becomes undisputed super-lightweight championTaylor was already undisputed world champion at lightweight
Katie Taylor became the new undisputed world super-lightweight champion after she defeated Chantelle Cameron on points in an epic, unforgettable fight on Saturday night in Dublin. In the process, Taylor found the sweetest form of redemption as she avenged her narrow loss on a majority decision to Cameron in their first fight six months ago. This time Taylor was awarded the justified decision by margins of 98-92 and 96-94 while the third judge scored it as a 95-95 draw.
Taylor also retains her status as the world lightweight champion and she is now in the unprecedented position of being the undisputed queen of two weight divisions at the same time. In insisting that this rematch should be held again in the division above her natural weight, she conceded a lot to Cameron, who is much bigger and stronger – as well as being five years younger. But Taylor is a truly remarkable fighter and she deserved to win this searing contest.
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