“There’s only one thing on Katie’s mind and that is a rematch.”
Eddie Hearn has said that there will be a rematch between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron in Dublin in the autumn.
Taylor suffered a heartbreaking defeat in her first professional bout in Ireland. It was also the first loss of her pro career, having come into the fight with a perfect record (22-0).
Cameron, 32, was awarded the victory via majority decision, with one judge scoring the contest as a draw, and the other two scoring it 96-94 in favour of the British boxer.
Eddie Hearn reveals rematch plans for Taylor versus Cameron.
In the ring following the bout at the 3Arena, Hearn confirmed that there was a rematch clause in the contract for the fight.
The Matchroom promoter said that Taylor intends to activate the clause, and the pair will fight again in Dublin in a few months’ time.
Hearn, however, did not reveal where the fight will take place, with Croke Park, the Aviva Stadium and the 3Arena possible venues.
Would expect nothing less from Katie 👏
Tony Bellew called the setting, "One of the most hostile arenas I've ever experienced." https://t.co/oS4Asoc4gy
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“I want to congratulate Katie and Chantelle for showing us what boxing is all about,” Hearn said.
“It was a fight that could have gone either way but I think the result was right.
“There is a rematch clause and we want to do it again in the autumn.
“There’s only one thing on Katie’s mind and that is a rematch.”
Following the fight, Taylor, 36, also spoke about a potential rematch, saying:
“It was obviously a very close fight but it is not how I wanted my homecoming to go.
“I’m just so grateful for all the support, regardless. Thank you so much. Congratulations to Chantelle on such a fantastic performance, and thank you so much for this opportunity to fight for your belts.
“I’m looking forward to the rematch.”
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