Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron Fight Tickets and More News
By David A. Avila
(Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)
Today ticket offices flipped the switch for the Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron mega fight headed for Dublin, Ireland on May 20 at 3Arena.
Taylor and Cameron will not be alone.
Several key matchups accompany the super lightweight world championship including current WBA super welterweight titlist Terri Harper meeting former undisputed welterweight champ Cecilia Braekhus. Also, Australia’s Cherneka Johnson defends the IBF super bantamweight title against Britain’s Elie Scotney.
Each contest has no clear victor.
All on the Matchroom Boxing card will be streamed on DAZN.
For various reasons Taylor has not been able to perform in her native country. But circumstances changed and the former 2012 London Olympics gold medalist and undisputed lightweight champion now eagerly anticipates fighting in front of Irish fans.
Originally, Taylor was set to face Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano in a rematch, but a late injury to the seven-division world titlist forced a postponement. The boxing world was crushed for a moment and staggering backward hearing the unfortunate news. Their first clash a year ago changed the women’s boxing landscape forever.
Taylor personally invited Cameron to meet in the prize ring and quickly a match was made. It should be interesting. Both faced each other numerous times in the amateur boxing scene. Now they finally face each other as pros with both undisputed and Taylor looking to snatch away the crown from Cameron.
In the super welterweight contest, Harper jumped up from lightweight to super welterweight and looks healthy and stronger than ever. Instead of 130 pounds the 154 pound-limit suits her perfectly, at least visually.
Harper’s win against Hannah Rankin was proof that the extra weight was necessary in continuing the sport. The Yorkshire fighter kept her speed and power and was able to out-fight the champion and win on points.
Norway’s Braekhus is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to fight for the super welterweight title. The “First Lady” had trouble fighting America’s Jessica McCaskill and maybe European style of fighting is a better fit. We shall see, She looked sluggish at first in her last fight but within a few rounds was sharp as ever.
It’s an intriguing match.
Of course there is always Claressa Shields lurking in the background who claims making the drop back down to 154 is attainable. The winner gets Shields?
The third marquee match pits England’s Scotney looking to topple super bantamweight champ “Sugar Neekz” Johnson. It won’t be easy. The Aussie has a lot of that “down under” verve that her country is famous for producing in the prize ring. They come to fight and won’t give up. She showed tremendous will after suffering a monstrous gash on her forehead.
Lou DiBella, her promoter, said that visible determination was the reason he signed her.
Scotney was an amateur protégé and at times looks like a world beater. And other times looks confused especially fighting inside. But London-based Scotney has all of the tools to advance to world championship status.
Czarina McCoy
Las Vegas resident Czarina McCoy (11-1, 3 Kos) signed a managerial contract with Split-T Management including Brian Cohen it was announced on Tuesday.
McCoy has performed at super flyweight to super lightweight with all of her contests taking place in Mexico. It’s a tactic used by many outstanding amateur prospects including Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia early in their careers. She was guided by her father.
“My dad wanted me to work independently at first,” said McCoy, 22. “We felt at this time it is the right time to work with Brian (Cohen) as I know he can help me get to the next level.”
More Fight News
Argentina
On Saturday April 8, super lightweights Yamila Belen (15-6-1) and Pamela Benavidez 910-12-3) meet 10 round for the Argentine title at Cutral Co.
Australia
Rebecca Hawker (7-0) knocked out Carisse Brown (7-4) in the seventh round on Saturday April 1. The featherweight title fight was held at Eatons Hill. Also, super featherweight Angel Rushton (3-1) defeated Twarna Campbell by decision.
Austria
Nicole Wesner (18-0) defeated Hasna Tukic (12-9) by knockout in the fourth round on Saturday April 1. The lightweight match was held at Vienna.
Bangladesh
Sadia Islam (3-1) knocked out Rokeya Khatun (0-1) in the first round on Monday March 27. The flyweight bout took place at Shyamoli.
Canada
Taylah Robertson (8-1) defeated Jacqueline Mucio (7-12-2) by decision after eight rounds on Thursday March 30. The super flyweight bout took place at Toronto.
Colombia
Jenny Tulcan (6-0) knocked out Karen Rosas (0-2) in the third round on Saturday April 1. The super featherweight fight took place at Tolima. Also, lightweight Angel Romero (5-0) stopped Carolina Mejia (1-6) in the sixth round.
Congo
On Saturday April 8, bantamweights Benedicte Mbutshu (0-0) and Jaelle Essele (0-0) meet four rounds at Brazzaville. Also, lightweights Sarah Wongayi (0-0) and Dorcace Endzondzo (0-0) meet four rounds.
France
Romane Geffray (6-4-1) won by majority decision after eight rounds versus Laela El Ksiri (2-3) on Saturday April 1. The featherweight match was held at Chatellerault.
Japan
Yuko Kuroki (21-7-2) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Nanae Suzuki (11-6-1) on Thursday March 30. The WBO atomweight world title match took place in Tokyo. Super flyweight Chaoz Minowa (8-4) beat Tomoko Okuda (7-5-2) by majority decision after eight; atomweight Honoka Kano (5-1-2) beat Mont Blanc Miki (4-6-1); flyweights Marina Sayama (5-4-2) and Hoju Maeda (4-0-2) fought to a draw.
On Sunday April 9, atomweights Sana Hazuki (8-8-1) and Watcharaporn Namphon (4-0) meet eight rounds at Fukuoka. Also, featherweights Nodoka Furukawa (1-0) and Yukiko Ijuin (0-0-1) meet four rounds.
On Sunday April 9, minimumweights Marina Loweto (5-0-1) and Sarasa Ichimura (4-11-1) meet six rounds at Toyonaka.
Netherlands
On Saturday April 8, flyweights Abbygail Deekman (0-0) and Natasha Boyes (0-3) meet four rounds at Rotterdam.
Switzerland
On Friday April 7, flyweights Laura Wollenman (5-1) and Brenda Vazquez (2-1-1) meet six rounds at Berne.
Taiwan
On Friday April 7, super featherweights Pei Yi Wu (1-0) and Suwanun Antanai (4-8) meet four rounds at Taipei.
Thailand
Meng Zhang (1-0) defeated Siritorn Ponpai (0-2-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday April 1. The minimumweight fight took place at Bangkok.
Minimumweight Monthawee Srisongkhram (1-0) knocked out Sirintip Wuychaiphoom (0-5) in the second round on Thursday March 30. The match was held at Bangkok.; minimumweight Chutinan Khonghoi (1-2) beat Natchalika Uijaroen (0-2) by decision; super bantamweight Inthira Pengkrajom (3-1) knocked out Sumalee Tongpootorn (12-20-1) in the first round; featherweight Sumanthar Baenkham (5-6) knocked out Supawadee Kabounram (0-6) in the second round.
Suphattra Aunruean (3-0) knocked out Jarusiri RongMuang (3-4) in the third round on Tuesday March 28. The super flyweight match was held in Bangkok. Also, Weerawan Kedsukkee (2-0) knocked out Tassana Paladsrichuay (4-12) in the first round; flyweight Wassana Kamdee (7-8) knocked out Sutthinee Bamrungpao (4-8-1) in the second round; light flyweight Nitinart Plabplerng (4-0) knocked out Pailin Tanseemee (0-3) in the fifth round; super welterweight Suchada Panich (1-0) defeated Griangsupa Rodploy (0-2) by decision after six rounds.
Nanthika Panyakhid (2-0) knocked out Surachada Namrak (3-1) in the fourth round on Monday March 27. The flyweight fight took place at Lam Luk Ka. Also, Wisuta Sririttidet (2-1) beat Ketmanee Chasing (2-1) after six rounds in a flyweight contest.
United Kingdom
Laura Wilson (1-0) won by decision after six rounds versus Bojana Libiszewska (7-54) on Saturday April 1. The super lightweight fight took place at Houghton-le-Spring.
Sophie Alisch (9-0) defeated Gemma Ruegg (6-7) by decision after six rounds on Friday March 31. The featherweight match was held at London, England.
USA
Shamara Woods (1-0) defeated Sarah Click (1-3-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday April 1. The super lightweight contest was held in Orlando.
Destiny Jones (4-1) defeated Clarice Morales (0-2-1) in Houston, Texas in a lightweight match.
Gina Mazany (1-0) defeated Pearl Gonzalez (2-1) by majority decision after six rounds on Saturday April 1. The featherweight bout took place in Milwaukee. Also, bantamweight Bi Nguyen (1-0) defeated Andy Nguyen (0-1) by decision.
On Saturday April 8, middleweights Olivia Curry (6-1) and Oliva Gerula (19-19-3) meet eight rounds at Rosemont, Illinois. Also, bantamweights Brandi Robinson (1-0) and Tonia Cravens (2-8-2) meet four rounds.