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Eddie Hearn reveals rematch plans after Katie Taylor defeat to Chantelle Cameron

Published 11:12 21 May 2023 BST

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"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. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/1660067172113170433

"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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