The boxing world was treated to a night of high drama and intense competition at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, headlined by a much-anticipated rematch between Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron and Katie Taylor. The event featured a series of bouts that kept the audience on the edge of their seats, showcasing skill, determination, and the heart of the fighters.
In the main event, Chantelle Cameron (18-1, 8 KOs) faced off against Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) in a battle for the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBO Super Lightweight titles. In a closely contested bout, Taylor emerged victorious, regaining the titles she previously lost to Cameron. The fight was marked by intense exchanges and strategic maneuvering, with both fighters demonstrating why they are at the pinnacle of women’s boxing.
The co-main event saw Gary “The Diva” Cully (17-1, 10 KOs) secure a split decision victory over WBA Continental Lightweight champion Reece Mould (18-1, 6 KOs). Cully’s height and reach advantage played a significant role in the fight, as he effectively outboxed Mould in a tactical display of skill and agility.
The undercard featured several notable bouts, including a standout performance by WBC Interim World Featherweight champion Skye Nicolson (9-0, 1 KO), who stopped Lucy Wildheart (10-3, 4 KOs) in the ninth round. Nicolson’s dominance was evident throughout the fight, culminating in a decisive victory. In the welterweight division, Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (11-0, 8 KOs) showcased his power by stopping Danny Ball (13-1-1, 6 KOs) in the fourth round, claiming the vacant WBA Continental Welter title.
Other highlights included John “The Kid” Cooney (10-0, 3 KOs) making quick work of Liam Gaynor (10-5, 0 KOs) in the first round for the vacant BBBofC Celtic Super featherweight title, and Zelfa “Brown Flash” Barrett (30-2, 16 KOs) earning a points decision over Costin Ion (10-5-2, 5 KOs). The heavyweight clash saw Thomas “The Bomber” Carty (7-0, 6 KOs) stop Dan “The Reaper Man” Garber (5-2, 1 KO) in the eighth round, while light heavyweight Emmet Brennan (2-0, 1 KO) overcame Jamie Morrissey (5-1-1, 1 KO) in a dramatic eighth-round finish. The event kicked off with lightweight Giorgio Visioli (1-0, 1 KO) making an impressive debut against Lee Anthony Sibley (0-1, 0 KOs), securing a first-round victory.
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