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      See Conor McGregor’s heartbroken reaction as UFC star disputes result after Katie Taylor loss to Chantelle Cameron

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      CONOR MCGREGOR was spotted looking heartbroken ringside as Katie Taylor lost to Chantelle Cameron before calling for a rematch.It emerged over the past fortnight that The Notorious was part-sponsoring his fellow Irish star’s long-awaited homecoming in Dublin.
      Chantelle Cameron celebrates after defeating Katie Taylor at the 3ArenaCredit: PA
      Conor McGregor was spotted looking devastated as the judges’ verdict was announcedCredit: YouTube – TheMacLife
      And he was spotted enjoying the action alongside Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn from the front row throughout the night.
      But both he and the raucous home crowd were left deflated as Taylor fought on home soil for the first time in her professional career.
      And she did so in a scintillating affair with Cameron, which was end-to-end action from the bell.
      But after ten thrilling rounds, two judges scored in favour of Cameron, with one failing to separate the pair. 
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      It meant Taylor, who moved up to super-lightweight, tasted defeat for the first time in her career.  
      Footage has now emerged of McGregor reacting to the result and as the words “and still” were read out to confirm Cameron’s triumph, the UFC star was seen slumping and putting his hands on his head next to the ring.
      However, he soon regained his composure to go and console Taylor before then telling reporters: “Great fight, close fight, I had it a draw.”
      McGregor was then asked if he wanted to see the rematch at Croke Park, which he replied: “Yeah, yes I f***ing would.
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      “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.”
      And when asked what message he had for his compatriot, McGregor added: “Keep your head up, you’re the champion, you’re the Olympic champion and you’re the world champion still in your division.”
      He later composed himself to console Katie Taylor in the ring after her first defeatCredit: PA
      Conor McGregor sat alongside Eddie Hearn at ringside throughout the nightCredit: Reuters More

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      Dillian Whyte claims Anthony Joshua is ‘afraid’ to take rematch and urges old foe to ‘pull his finger out’

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      DILLIAN WHYTE reckons Anthony Joshua and his stable have ‘lost their bottle for real fights’.Brixton Body Snatcher Whyte was promised a third fight against AJ if he beat Jermaine Franklin last November.
      Anthony Joshua has been accused of ‘losing his bottle’ for real fightsCredit: Getty
      Dillian Whyte was promised a rematch with AJ that no longer looks to be happeningCredit: Alamy
      He did just that but London 2012 Olympic hero Joshua chose to fight American Franklin instead, labouring to a points win.
      British fight fans were promised three Joshua fights in 2023, as he tries to gel with new trainer Derrick James.
      But it now looks like his Saudi paymasters are keeping him on ice until a December clash with Deontay Wilder.
      Then this month, Joshua — who doubles as fellow heavyweight Frazer Clarke’s manager — successfully campaigned for the British Boxing Board of Control to make the Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist the mandatory challenger for Whyte’s protege, British heavyweight champ Fabio Wardley.
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      But Joshua pulled Clarke out of the summer showdown when promoter Boxxer and broadcaster Sky Sports decided to swerve purse bids.
      Now 31-year-old Clarke — who has publicly complained about low-level opposition helping him get to 6-0 — is ruled out of British title contention for a year after flip-flopping.
      Instead he faces 43-year-old Polish fighter Mariusz Wach, who has lost seven of his last ten.
      It makes little sense to free agent Whyte, who helped mould Wardley from sparring partner to bona fide star and is fuming with the heavyweight business at national and world level.
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       Whyte, 35, told SunSport: “Fans must be getting p***ed off because people are promising and pushing for these fights and then bottling it when they are close to happening.
      “Lots of big fights don’t happen, it’s annoying but people see it coming and have to accept it.
      “It’s crazy but currently only five out of the top 50 heavyweight boxers have a fight arranged.
      “Inactivity is killing the sport and it needs a shake-up. I am waiting for my next fight — and was meant to fight Joshua after Franklin.
      “Joshua and his team told everybody ‘the winner of Whyte and Franklin fights AJ’ — and then they boxed the loser.
      “And now they have petitioned for Frazer Clarke to fight Fabio for his title, got exactly what they asked for and have bottled it.
      “It’s a joke, they look around blaming each other, making excuses, talking up other fights further down the line.
      “But anyone who sees Joshua sitting around for nine months waiting for a Wilder cash-out — or Clarke taking on some journeyman in a pointless undercard fight — will see a team that has lost its bottle.”
      Whyte’s diehard fans and even his most ardent haters would have to agree with most of his sentiments.
      The confusion around this crucial part of AJ’s career is baffling. And the debacle over Clarke has ended up a farce.
      Whyte laughed: “Joshua’s team are doing interviews saying he beats me in four rounds.
      “But he can’t decide if I’m his dream opponent or his worst nightmare.
      “I want the fight. I know that DAZN want the fight, too, because it would be an absolutely huge event.
      “The only problem we all have is Joshua. He has confidence issues and is afraid to take the fight.
      “He doesn’t want to risk his retirement payday in Saudi Arabia against Wilder — who is also past his sell-by date.
      “Joshua and his team are talking Clarke up as a future world champion.
      “But they’re terrified of fighting Fabio, who was fighting white-collar in Ipswich pubs a few years ago. These people are spineless.
      “There’s a long list of opponents I can fight next and the deadline for Joshua to pull his finger out and find his pen is coming soon.
      “And there’s a load of British heavyweights, like David Adeleye and Solly Dacres, who want to challenge Fabio. Or he can move on to European and world targets.
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      “Joshua isn’t the golden goose anymore, the sport doesn’t revolve around him.
      “Him and his people don’t seem to realise it but duck me again and lose to Wilder in December and he and his team — that know so much but do so little — are finished.” More

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      Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE RESULT: American champ retains titles after defeating Loma by unanimous decision

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      DEVIN HANEY has retained his lightweight titles and remains unbeaten after defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko.The champion won by way of unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
      The judges scored the tight bout 116,112, 115-113, 115,113.

      RESULT: Devin Haney def Vasiliy Lomachenko by unanimous decision.

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      Credit: @Michaelbenson via Twitter
      Ryan Gracia reacts
      Ryan Garcia shares his thoughts on Devin Haney’s triumph.

      Tear we go
      Lomachenko has been left in tears following the defeat – and talked down Haney’s status in the pound-for-pound debate.
      He said: “Look before I think he will be better but right now, he’s a top fighter, he’s a good fighter but he’s not pound-for-pound fighter.”

      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Lomachenko was left fuming with the loss, the third of his career.
      He said: “I don’t want to talk about this. All people see what happened today.
      “I can’t talk about this right now, it’s just not a comfortable moment for me.”
      Credit: AP
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Haney leaves the door open to both a move up in weight or staying at lightweight.
      He says: “It’s always been tough for me to make the weight and I’ve accomplished everything at 135, I just beat a future Hall of Famer, this is my eighth title defence, so we’ve just got to see.
      “But there’s a lot of great fighters at the 135lb division so we’ll see.”
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Haney says: “Man, Lomachenko is a future Hall of Famer.
      “It was a blessing but first of, I want to say Alhamdulillah, thank you Allah for this victory tonight. Without Allah none of this is possible.
      “Like I say, I take my hat off to Loma, future Hall of Famer, he was my toughest opponent by far, he’s very crafty.”
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Judges score the bout 116-112, 115-113, to your winner by unanimous decision DEVIN HANEY.
      The young American retains his undisputed lightweight crown on points over 12 rounds.
      Very, very tight fight and one which was almost impossible to score.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Lomachenko had a big round 11, landing with a massive shot over the top.
      And a combination in the pocket saw some clean shots land for Loma.
      But Haney come out strong in the 12th and final round in what was a highly-competitive and skilled bout.
      We go to the judges scorecards…
      Credit: AP
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 10 – Big flurry from Loma has Haney holding on and threatening.
      Another sharp left hands for Loma, who is having a very solid round here.
      Good round for Loma, looked to have Haney is some discomfort as he let his hands go in the pocket.
      Credit: AP
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 9 – Lovely check left hook from Haney as he spins off the ropes.
      Loma lands on the button but Haney instantly returns fire.
      Another few good-looking body shots sink in for Haney but Loma is not deterred from coming forward.
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 8 – Lovely sharp combination from Loma, forcing Haney back.
      Lovely chopping right from Haney but Loma returns fire with a great combo, lovely work.
      Haney gets back to investing in the body of Loma, who has taken several shots to the midsection.
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 7 – Haney lands a right hand and then goes back to the body.
      Loma walks forward, throwing shots in doing so and again snaps Haney’s head back.
      Lovely check left hook lands for Haney as Loma walks into the punch.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Haney going to the body but looking for the uppercut upstairs.
      Loma snaps Haney’s head back with a left hand but the champion retaliates with a combination of his own.
      Haney has had most success attacking Loma’s body.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 4 – Haney lands to the body but he’s being put on the back foot by Loma.
      Loma lands a big leaping jab but Haney returns with a right hand, it’s nip and tuck.
      Another solid body shot from Haney, who sunk in a sharp right hook.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 3 – Double left hand breaks through Haney’s guard.
      Counter left hook lands for Haney but Loma comes firing back, not looking deterred by the power.
      Great action between the two here as we head into the fourth.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 2 – Lomachenko has done a good job closing the distance but Haney is holding to spoil the action when needed.
      Counter right hand lands for Haney but Loma comes back with a combination, good action so far.
      Haney is leading off but Loma is quick to fire back.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 1 – Here we go, Haney and Lomachenko finally sharing the ring.
      Haney straight on the front foot, attacking Lomachenko’s body.
      Good start from Lomachenko, using his angles, circling around Haney and trying to let off combinations to close out a tight opener.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Both fighters are now getting introduced and we are moments away from the fight four years in the making.
      Haney defends his undisputed lightweight titles and comes into the bout as the favourite.
      But can Loma roll back the clock and combat Haney’s size advantage?
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      The main event is upon us, Devin Haney defends his undisputed lightweight titles against Vasiliy Lomachenko.
      And Haney has vowed to make tonight his coming out party to the world.
      He said: “Loma is a quality fighter. He’s proven himself time and time again. But you know, I’m just different.
      “I’m different than all those other guys that he fought and I’m on a different level than all those guys that he fought, and I will show him that.”
      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Oscar worthy
      Oscar Valdez beats Adam Lopez in the co-headliner on points.
      It sets up a WBO super-featherweight world title challenge against Emanuel Navarrete later in the year.
      Credit: Getty
      Top of the pops
      Devin Haney reckons a win over Vasiliy Lomachenko catapults him into the top ten in the world.
      Haney told Sky Sports: “I think this fight is going to put me much higher on the pound-for-pound list.
      “It’s going to solidify me as a real champion. Real undisputed, the man of the division and one of the best fighters in the whole world.”
      Credit: Getty
      Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney
      Devin Haney stopped his eight-week sex ban before fights after having too many WET DREAMS.
      The old boxing myth suggests avoiding sex builds up testosterone, despite studies debunking the theory.
      And ‘The Dream’ Haney found out the hard way not to refrain for too long.
      He said on the Pivot Podcast: “I used to do the eight weeks, the weight week thing.
      “And I couldn’t do it cause’ I started getting like wet dreams when it got closer to my fight.
      “One day I had a wet dream the day of the fight, so I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t do it.
      “When you’ve got too much testosterone, like too much built up, then your body is going to find a way to release it.
      “So when you go too long, it’s too long.”

      Nak today
      Junto Nakatani scored a knockout of the year contender against Jason Maloney to win the WBO world title.
      Nakatani scored the KO with 20 seconds to go in the final round to win super-flyweight title.
      Credit: EPA
      Nic of time
      Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh suffered the first blip in his professional career.
      The middleweight was left with a draw against Danny Rosenberger.
      Some fans even felt he was fortunate to get away without a defeat.
      Credit: EPA
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      Not long to go until we see the undisputed lightweight title fight between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko.
      And what a fight it should be!
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      Devin Haney leaves Vasiliy Lomachenko in tears after razor thin win to retain undisputed titles… but is BOOED by crowd

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      DEVIN HANEY walked away with bragging rights and his undisputed crown after finally fighting Vasiliy Lomachenko. In a bout four years in the making, the pair of lightweight stars met for all the marbles in Las Vegas.
      Devin Haney celebrates after defeating Vasiliy LomachenkoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Devin Haney won the fight on pointsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Vasiliy Lomachenko lost on the cardsCredit: Getty
      And it was about as highly competitive as 12 rounds of boxing can be, leaving fans and pundits almost unable to split them.
      But all three judges disagreed as Haney emerged with a unanimous points win and his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts to go with it.
      He said: “I take my hat off to Loma, future Hall of Famer, he was my toughest opponent by far, he’s very crafty.”
      Haney, 24, came out attacking the body from the get-go but Lomachenko, 35, was quick out the traps too.

      And he proved his famed footwork showed no signs of losing a touch as the Ukrainian at times danced around the American.
      Haney was the one leading off in the opening stages, pumping out a stiff jab but Lomachenko was quick to counter in combinations.
      Any time the champion did land something of note, he was met with a return, making for great action in the centre of the ring.
      Haney favoured the double jab and right hand to the body through the mid stages of the bout, causing reddening around Lomachenko’s body.
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      But the night’s challenger kept Haney in check with a couple of beautiful left hands snapping his head back.
      Towards the last third of the bout, Lomachenko came on strong, setting up flurries of combinations that Haney struggled to defend.
      It appeared to be too close to call heading into the final three minutes, where it was all to play for.
      But Haney showed his champion’s status by coming out strong and wrestling back the momentum.
      The final round fightback proved the difference on the deciding scorecards and enough to edge out the result.
      Devin Haney attacked the body earlyCredit: Getty
      Vasiliy Lomachenko was accurate with his left handCredit: Getty
      The bout was closely competedCredit: Getty
      But a fuming Lomachenko – who was left in tears backstage – did not agree as he was left speechless with the decision.
      He said: “I don’t want to talk about this. All people see what happened today.
      “I can’t talk about this right now, it’s just not a comfortable moment for me.”
      Haney – who was BOOED by his home Vegas crowd following the win – has teased a move up in weight ever since winning his belts but his future remains undecided.
      He said: “It’s always been tough for me to make the weight and I’ve accomplished everything at 135.
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      “I just beat a future Hall of Famer, this is my eighth title defence, so we’ve just got to see.
      “But there’s a lot of great fighters at the 135lb division so we’ll see.”
      Bill Haney celebrates with son DevinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Devin Haney remains unbeatenCredit: Getty
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      Katie Taylor suffers homecoming heartbreak in first ever loss as Chantelle Cameron beats her in front of Conor McGregor

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      KATIE TAYLOR suffered heartbreak in her homecoming fight – losing a classic to Chantelle Cameron. Taylor returned to fight back in Ireland for the first time in her professional career.
      Chantelle Cameron beat Katie TaylorCredit: Getty
      Taylor was left crestfallen after suffering her first ever professional defeatCredit: Sportsfile
      Conor McGregor watched from ringsideCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And she did so in a scintillating affair with Cameron, which was end-to-end action from the bell.
      But after ten thrilling rounds, two judges scored in favour of Cameron, with one failing to separate the pair. 
      It meant Taylor, who moved up to super-lightweight, tasted defeat for the first time in her career.  
      Cameron – having voiced fears of being on the end of a tight decision – was left relieved and rewarded with victory.
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      She said: “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, 36, started fast and was quick to counter the bigger and heavier Cameron, 32, landing in combinations.
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      Katie Taylor was sharp with her left handCredit: Reuters
      Katie Taylor was quick on the counterCredit: Getty
      Chantelle Cameron pressured all night longCredit: Reuters
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      But as the bout progressed, Taylor struggled to fight off the pressure of the champion, who kept bulldozing forward.
      Cameron was the more relentless of the two, hammering combinations to the body and never letting her foot of the gas. 
      Taylor scored in spurs with flashy combinations, much to the delight of UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who was sat ringside. 
      But after the ten completed rounds, it was Cameron’s pace, power and pressure that separated the pair. 
      Taylor, who lost for the first time in 23 bouts, is already eyeing a rematch.
      She said: “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 celebrates her victoryCredit: Reuters
      Chantelle Cameron poses with her belts and teamCredit: Getty
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      Fuming boxing legend Frank Bruno claims ministers ‘don’t give a monkey’s’ about people with mental health problems

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      BOXING great Frank Bruno claims ministers “don’t give a monkey’s” about people with mental health problems.The ex-world heavyweight champ says those with illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are being betrayed.
      Boxing legend Frank Bruno says mental health sufferers have been let down by politiciansCredit: PA
      Frank, 61, said: “Every time an election comes up ministers say, ‘We will make changes, we will spend some money, we will make things better’.
      “It’s a lie. They don’t stick to it. A lot of them just don’t give a monkey’s.
      “There’s tens of thousands of people across the country being let down and betrayed.
      “I’ve been invited into the House of Commons and I’ve heard a lot of very important people promise the world.
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      “Then, when you try to phone up to get something, they don’t want to know.”
      Frank won the WBC world title by beating Oliver McCall at Wembley in 1995 and twice fought ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson
      He has since struggled with bipolar disorder but said he now feels “better than he has in years”.
      Describing the current failures in the system he said: “Too often doctors are just sending patients home with tablets or locking people up in hospitals and forcing them to exist like zombies.
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      “I’d like to see the politicians go inside those hospitals to see what really goes on. But they don’t want to do it. It’s shameful.” More

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      Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE RESULT: Taylor suffers first LOSS as Cameron wins in Dublin – updates

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      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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      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.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Cameron comes out fast on the front foot pumping out her jab but Taylor is light on her feet and evades.
      Taylor lands a couple of counter combinations in close and even a right hand on the money.
      Cameron the aggressor in the opening round but Taylor landed some flashy combinations in spurts in what was a lively opener.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Both introduced and we are ready to go.
      Taylor moves up from lightweight and undisputed champion to challenge for all four super-lightweight titles.
      Cameron in the opposite corner is also unbeaten and carries the weight and size advantage.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Both fighters are in the ring after Taylor’s lengthy but sensational ring entrance.
      We’re moments away from seeing the homecoming of Taylor’s Irish boxing career.
      Both fighters be be officially introduced by David Diamante
      Taylor made for it
      And here comes Katie Taylor.
      Fighting as a professional for the first time in Ireland and in the first boxing event in the nation for almost a decade.
      The nation’s most beloved sports star has returned home – at last.
      Cam on then
      Champion Chantelle Cameron walks first to the ring – despite defending her belts.
      She looks calm, composed and ready for action as she walks to the ring to some boos but nothing too hostile.
      Maybe the home crowd are saving themselves to blow the roof off for Taylor’s walkout.
      Nearly there…
      Now past 10.45 and still no ringwalks…
      Thankfully, we’ve got past the customary Sweet Caroline and we shouldn’t be too long.
      Anticipation is building here inside the 3Arena as hometown hero Katie Taylor prepares to come home.
      Taylor made
      A DM to Eddie Hearn started Katie Taylor’s professional boxing career – now she is on the brink of history.
      Hearn told SunSport in Dublin: “When she won gold in 2012, I was like, ‘Wow, that was unbelievable. The atmosphere and everything, she’s a huge star’.
      “But she never really wanted to turn pro, there was talk about it. When Rio came around, there was more talk about it.
      “It didn’t go the way she wanted it to. And then she said, ‘I wanna turn pro.’ After that is when she sent me the message.
      “There was no market for women’s boxing, there was no interest from broadcasters or fans. I just had the meeting out of respect for her.
      “But it was during that meeting I just thought, ‘Wow, you’re amazing. I’d quite like to be part of this, we could be a hero with you in just completely changing the game.'”
      Credit: �Mark Robinson Photography Ltd
      Cully vs Felix
      Big right hand started Cully’s troubles by dropping him.
      Another combination then put the Irishman down and a couple of solid shots left him covered up in the corner.
      His corner actually threw in the towel but the referee didn’t see it and allowed for far too much needless damage to be taken.
      Credit: Rex
      Cully vs Felix
      Cully is stopped on his feet after being rocked on several occasions after being floored.
      An onslaught from Felix in the corner saw the referee rightfully stop it and stun the Irish crowd.
      Cully suffers his first defeat in 17 bouts, ending a good run of performances.
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 3 – CULLY IS DOWN!
      Cully is knocked down twice in round three and the fight has been turned on its head.
      A HUGE right hand and left hook has Cully staggered, another big combination has him in trouble and IT’S OVER!
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 2 – Left hand fires in from Cully and draws a loud sign of approval from McGregor.
      Couple of big right hooks land for Cully but Felix shakes them off well.
      Very confident round from Cully, who looks to have already found his range and has got into a nice rhythm.
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 1 – Confident start from Cully, light on his feet, pumping out his jab and keeping Felix at bay.
      Couple of left hands just missing the target but Felix is being made to sit on the outside, causing Cully no problem.
      McGregor looks impressed from ringside.
      Gary on then
      Lightweight prospect Gary Cully returns in the chief support fight right now.
      The 16-0 contender – build as an Irish star in the making – faces Mexican Jose Felix.
      He comes into the ring to HUGE fanfare here in Ireland – can he put in a performance to match?
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      Kell Brook and Conor Benn pulled apart after almost coming to blows ringside ahead of historic Katie Taylor fight

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      SPARRING partners-turned rivals Kell Brook and Conor Benn were forced apart following a ringside clash in Ireland. Both made the trip to Dublin for Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight against undisputed super-lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron. 
      Kell Brook and Conor Benn clashing at ringsideCredit: Matchroom

      And as Brook was being interviewed by Matchroom, Benn walked behind him. 
      And before long, Brook turned his attention to Benn causing a coming together between the two. 
      They went nose-to-nose before simultaneously pushing each other, sparking a brief shoving match. 
      Security were forced to intervene as the pair began exchanging words with tempers flaring. 
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      Benn, 26, is currently fighting to prove his innocence following a failed drug test before his proposed catchweight bout with Chris Eubank Jr, 33, in October. 
      He failed Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests but an investigation from the WBC found “no conclusive evidence” of deliberate cheating. 
      But the British Board of Boxing Control and United Kingdom Anti-Doping were at loggerheads with Benn. 
      The welterweight is not currently licensed by the BBBoC and faced moving his career abroad in order to return. 
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      But Benn appears willing now to work with UKAD with the evidence he feels will prove his innocence. 
      Meanwhile Brook, 37, retired after beating arch rival Amir Khan, 36, in March 2022. 
      But he has continued to tease a comeback since and has held talks with promoter Eddie Hearn. 
      A leaked sparring session of the former IBF champion and Benn fuelled rumours of a potential all-British bout. 
      And their ringside fracas at the 3Arena has only intensified the possibility.  
      Kell Brook and Conor Benn after their infamous sparring session More