KATIE TAYLOR suffered heartbreak in her homecoming fight – losing a classic to Chantelle Cameron.
Taylor returned to fight back in Ireland for the first time in her professional career.
Chantelle Cameron beat Katie Taylor
Taylor was left crestfallen after suffering her first ever professional defeat
Conor McGregor watched from ringside
And she did so in a scintillating affair with Cameron, which was end-to-end action from the bell.
But after ten thrilling rounds, two judges scored in favour of Cameron, with one failing to separate the pair.
It meant Taylor, who moved up to super-lightweight, tasted defeat for the first time in her career.
Cameron – having voiced fears of being on the end of a tight decision – was left relieved and rewarded with victory.
She said: “I was petrified, I have seen it before, I thought i’m not going to get the decision. Katie is a great fighter, but I turned up to the occasion.
“I don’t mind getting hit, it’s one of them where they let me off the leash.
“She is so fast, rapid, tough, I thought maybe I have nicked some rounds there.”
Taylor, 36, started fast and was quick to counter the bigger and heavier Cameron, 32, landing in combinations.
Katie Taylor was sharp with her left hand
Katie Taylor was quick on the counter
Chantelle Cameron pressured all night long
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But as the bout progressed, Taylor struggled to fight off the pressure of the champion, who kept bulldozing forward.
Cameron was the more relentless of the two, hammering combinations to the body and never letting her foot of the gas.
Taylor scored in spurs with flashy combinations, much to the delight of UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who was sat ringside.
But after the ten completed rounds, it was Cameron’s pace, power and pressure that separated the pair.
Taylor, who lost for the first time in 23 bouts, is already eyeing a rematch.
She said: “It was obviously very close, it’s not how I wanted my homecoming to go, I am just grateful for all the support, thank you very much.
“Congrats to Chantelle, thanks for the opportunity to fight for your belts, and I look forward to the rematch.
“I wouldn’t say I was surprised how fast she was, it was a tough battle, I just came up short tonight, I look forward to when we face each other again.”
Chantelle celebrates her victory
Chantelle Cameron poses with her belts and team
Both fighters embrace after the fight
Frequently Asked Questions
How to defend yourself
When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. You want to avoid being punched. You need to be able to block an incoming punch in order to avoid getting punched. Here’s what to do:
- Elevate your shoulders high and straighten your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows in line with your sides.
- Block the incoming punch by using your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Keep blocking until the attacker flees.
- Do not let up on your defense.
What are some of the benefits of boxing
Boxing is associated with many health benefits. Boxing has many health benefits. It helps strengthen your bones and muscles. Boxing can improve your coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens your heart and lungs. The best part about boxing? It doesn’t require special equipment. You can use any item you have at home.
Can you train yourself to box?
You can learn to box. Just find a local boxing studio and sign up for a class. Although most gyms offer free classes to their members, it is possible to search Google for other local boxing clubs.
You will also need gloves, mouthpieces and headgear to sparring with your partners. Once you have the necessary equipment, you are ready to practice your punches or kicks.
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It is a fight between two opponents. Each country has its own rules. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Techniques for punching
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types of punches available: Left Hook and Right Hook, Cross, Cross, Straight, Underhand, Overhand, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, and Overhand. Each punch is different. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
To defend himself from being attacked, a boxer uses his entire body. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. Directly means you hit your opponent directly with your forearm. While indirectly, it means you hit him with another section of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands as a shield against incoming punches. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. There are many stances available to boxers. These are the most popular:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
