British boxer Chantelle Cameron endured a brutal cut to her head during her rematch against Irish legend Katie Taylor. Despite her efforts, Cameron, 32, was unable to secure a second victory over Taylor, 37, as she lost her undisputed super-lightweight crown by majority decision in Dublin.
The shocking cut
During the fight, Cameron sustained a gruesome cut on her forehead in the third round. Replays revealed that the injury was caused by a clash of heads as Taylor evaded her opponent's attacks. The boxing contest was on the verge of being stopped due to the severity of the injury.
Cameron fights on
Despite the horrific cut, Cameron's corner managed to work on the wound ahead of the fourth round, hoping to avoid a premature end to the fight. The referee then paused the proceedings to allow a doctor to further examine the injury. Fortunately for Cameron, she was allowed to continue, and the crowd in Dublin was treated to an exhilarating 10 rounds of action.
Taylor calls for a trilogy
After securing the victory, Taylor, now 23-1, expressed her desire for a trilogy fight to be held at Croke Park. She praised Cameron as a phenomenal fighter and believes that a trilogy would be beneficial for both of them. Taylor also emphasized the importance of learning from failures and losses, stating that they contribute to growth and resilience.
