Chantelle Cameron recently shared her thoughts on a potential trilogy fight with Irish boxing star Katie Taylor. Cameron, who made history by being the first opponent to defeat Taylor, has since avenged that loss in a rematch. Despite the intrigue surrounding a potential third fight, Cameron does not expect it to occur.
Chantelle Cameron on Trilogy Fight with Katie Taylor
Cameron expressed her willingness to fight Taylor for a third time. “One hundred percent,” she stated in an interview. “It’s one a piece, and we both took each other’s ‘0s’. This trilogy makes sense for women’s boxing.” However, she remains skeptical about the match happening.
Reasons Against the Fight
- Cameron believes Taylor may not view her as the ideal opponent for a farewell bout.
- She stated, “Katie Taylor won’t take that as her swansong. I’m the wrong opponent for that.”
- Despite her acceptance of this reality, Cameron looks forward to her own career prospects.
Cameron’s Upcoming Fight
Chantelle Cameron is set to fight Michaela Kotaskova for the WBO super-welterweight championship at 154 pounds. This event will take place live on Sky Sports and marks a significant milestone for women’s boxing.
Historic Title Match
This bout will be the first-ever women’s world title fight in the UK conducted over three-minute rounds, a format traditionally used in men’s boxing. Cameron shared her excitement about making history: “I feel like I’m making my own history there, and it’s special.”
Aiming for New Heights
Cameron aspires to become an undisputed champion in a second weight class. However, she acknowledges the unpredictability of boxing. “It’s hard to become undisputed because you need the fighters and the world champions to make the fight as well,” she remarked. She is cautious about placing undue pressure on herself as she aims for this goal.
Fans can catch Chantelle Cameron in action against Michaela Kotaskova this Sunday at 7 PM, live on Sky Sports.
