CHANTELLE CAMERON beat Mary McGee in an epic O2 fight to unify the WBC and IBF super-lightweight titles.
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- Start time: 7pm BST
RESULTS:
- Chantelle Cameron def. Mary McGee DECISION
- Craig Richards def.. Marek Matyja STOPPAGE
- Jorge Castaneda def. Youssef Khoumari DECISION
- Alen Babic def.. Eric Molina STOPPAGE
- Jordan Thompson def. Piotr Polucki STOPPAGE
- Thomas Carty def. Igors Vasiljevs STOPPAGE
- Johnny Fisher def.. Alvaro Terrero STOPPAGE
- Ellie Scotney def. Eva Cantos DECISION
- John Hedges def.. Anthony Woolery DECISION
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CAM ON THEN
Chantelle Cameron was crowned unified light-welterweight champion after beating Mary McGee – and puts herself one win away from undisputed glory.
Cameron saw off McGee over ten rounds, in what was promoted to headliner at the O2 Arena after Dillian Whyte pulled out of fighting Otto Wallin with a shoulder injury.
She added the IBF and Ring Magazine titles to her collection while making sure her WBC belt went back home with her to Northampton.
Cameron will now await the winner between Kali Reis, 35, and Jessica Camara, 33, where the WBO and WBA titles will be on the line on November 19.
But the British star has no preference who prevails, but was quick to praise rugged McGee after ten frantic rounds.
Camerson said: “She was tough, she took some shots, I always thought she’d be tough and powerful, she’s a really tough girl.
“It doesn’t matter who I face next I’m taking the belts anyway.”
Cameron, 30, was the slicker operator throughout, often managing to walk McGee, 35, onto shots, as the American did not stop coming forward.
She chose to box the majority of the fight on the back foot, controlling it with her jab, but put enough distance between herself and McGee as the more accurate puncher.
CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 10
Judges score the bout, 100-90, 99-91, and 99-92, all three to your winner by unanimous decision CHANTELLE CAMERON.
The scores were rather wide, for what looked like a closer affair, but no doubt Cameron deserved the nod and the IBF and Ring Magazine belts to add to her WBC.
She now awaits the winner between Kali Reis and Jessica Camara, where the WBO and WBA titles will be on the line.
The winner of that will then unify against Cameron.
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 10
Massive effort from both women down the stretch, with McGee coming out fast out the track.
Cameron landed some tidy shots on the aggressive McGee, who did not stop coming forward, making it a tricky round to score.
Here we go, to the judges scorecards.
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 9
McGee is coming forward, with Cameron boxing off the back foot and trying to pick her shots.
Cameron lets her jab go, and again tries to box and move, much to McGee’s frustration.
You’d have to think Cameron is ahead as we go into the tenth and final round…
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 8
Lovely check left hook for Cameron, who then gets out of range, lovely work.
Big one-two lands for Cameron, but the pair later exchange massive shots on the inside at the round comes to a close.
Neither would stop throwing, creating frantic excitement, but both were guilty of smother their own work, though Cameron landed the cleaner digs.
Credit: PA CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 7
Couple of really nice right hands land for Cameron early on again walking McGee onto the shot.
Right hook lands for Cameron, then she evades the left coming back, excellent boxing.
McGee backed up onto the ropes with Cameron bossing it here, landing another right hook over the top.
Credit: PA CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 6
McGee coming forward, forcing Cameron on the back foot.
Cameron lands a perfect right hand as McGee walks onto the shot, but seems unfazed.
Big right hand lands over the top for McGee, who finishes this round strong.
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 5
McGee more aggressive in this round and comes forward, throwing to the body.
But Cameron responds well down the stretch and is keeping a nice bounce.
We head into the second half of the fight now…
Credit: Reuters CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 4
Right hand left hook lands for Cameron and pushes McGee onto the ropes.
The pair then trade massive shots on the ropes, causing, trade massive shots on ropes causing a massive cry from crowd.
Cameron letting hands right up until the end of the round and still looks light on her feet.
CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 3
Cameron pushing the pace now, backs McGee up and lands a left hook to the head and body.
Good double jab from Cameron but McGee responds over the top with a right hand but then lets out some deep breaths.
Cameron lands a double jab and right hand on the end of it, as McGee looks to be tiring a bit.
Credit: PA CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 2
Cameron lands a right hand over the top and the two then trade shots on the inside.
Brit Cameron is getting the better of the exchanges, finding home with some clubbing hooks.
She’s also the aggressor now and looks in control this round and even shoves McGee to the floor for good measure.
CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 1
Fast start from both boxers, letting their hands go in mid-range.
Right hands land for both in a tight opener, not much to split them.
Cameron might have a slight speed advantage.
CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE
Here we are, the main event of the evening.
McGee, who won the IBF title against Ana Laura Esteche in December 2019, makes her way to the ring first.
Cameron won her WBC belt against Brazilian Adriana Araujo in October 2020, and defended it against Melissa Hernandez in May.
Credit: Reuters TYSON FURY VS DILLIAN WHYTE?
Eddie Hearn announces the WBC are set to hold a convention, where Fury could be officially mandated to fight Whyte.
Hearn adds he wants to do the mega-fight in Britain, where Fury has not boxed since 2018, with his last five bouts all coming Stateside.
Whyte was due to fight Otto Wallin tonight, but was forced to pull out with a shoulder injury.
UP NEXT: CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE
Northampton’s Cameron defends her WBC light-welterweight title but will challenge for McGee’s IBF version.
The inaugural Ring Magazine title is also up for grabs.
ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – BABIC WINS ROUND 2 KO
Here is the first knockdown, which came after the first punch Babic landed.
It soon went downhill for Molina, who was just overwhelmed.
That’s nine wins, all by KO, for the Savage Babic.
ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – ROUND 2
Babic almost bundles Molina down to the floor with punches, but he makes it to his feet.
But again he’s soon on the floor with Babic proving too much.
A third knockdown in round two and it’s over!
ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – ROUND 1
Well, what an unbelievable first round, after getting dropped Molina hung on as Babic wildly swung right hands over the top.
But Molina landed a string of right hands himself right on the top of Babic’s head, but failed to even make a dent.
This could over soon…
ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – ROUND 1
MOLINA DROPPED WITH THE FIRST PUNCH BABIC LANDS!
ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA
Molina walks first and awaits Babic in the ring.
The Croatian is a fast starter but is yet to be stopped.
This has all the making for an explosive fight – for however long it lasts.
Credit: Reuters ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA
Babic’s last fight was a thriller against Mark Bennett, which he won in round five.
Here is the ‘Savage’ in action…
UP NEXT
Alen Babic vs Eric Molina….
Babic, managed by Dillian Whyte, is 8-0 all by KO and has a ferocious style.
Molina, beaten in world title challenges against Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua, is experienced with a 28-7 record.
His last fight was a win against Alejandro de la Torre, but it followed from defeats to Filip Hrgovic and Fabio Wardley.
Credit: Reuters JOHNNY FISHER vs ALVARO TERRERO
Here is the massive finish from fan-favourite Fisher.
JOHNNY FISHER vs ALVARO TERRERO
Absolutely massive crowd here for Fisher, who is said to have sold almost 2,000 tickets himself.
With a following like this, heavy hands and an explosive style, the heavyweight division could have a rising star.
Fisher moves to 4-0, all by KO.
Credit: PA JOHNNY FISHER vs ALVARO TERRERO
It was over before it even got started!
After a good first round from Fisher, he picked up the pace in the second and got the job done in empathic fashion.
Terrero’s corner had no choice but to throw the towel in.
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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