Katie Taylor says she knows 'how to come back strong' as she looks to enact revenge against Chantelle Cameron
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Published 26/09/2023 at 16:25 GMT
Chantelle Cameron defeated Katie Taylor via a majority decision in May, the first professional defeat of the Irish fighter's professional career. The pair go toe-to-toe once again on November 25 in Dublin and Taylor is confident she can exact revenge on the unified light-welterweight champion, claiming that "resurrection is built in my mindset and my DNA" and dismissing any thoughts of retirement.
Katie Taylor poses for a portrait after the official pre-fight press conference, at The Westin Hotel in Dublin, ahead of the highly anticipated rematch between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor on November 25th.
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Katie Taylor has claimed "resurrection is built in my DNA" as she seeks to exact revenge on Chantelle Cameron on November 25.
The Irish fighter suffered the first professional defeat of her career to Cameron back in May.
Cameron, 32, defeated Taylor on home soil at the 3Arena in Dublin via a majority decision, in a bout that was labelled as the Irish star’s long-awaited homecoming.
But Taylor, also known as the ‘Bray Bomber’, said she was thankful that she has another opportunity to challenge for the light-welterweight titles and is keen to write a different narrative when she next steps into the ring.
“Every single fight is a must win. I’m very aware this fight is a must-win fight,” she said on Tuesday, during a pre-fight press conference.
“I’m very grateful to have a chance to rectify things and get things right.
“At the end of the day resurrection is built in my mindset and is in my DNA.
“I’ve been here before, not as a pro, I know how to come back strong.”
The pair will square off once again at the 3Arena in Dublin, in what will be only the second time Taylor, 37, will have fought in Ireland.
Cameron, meanwhile, is hoping to maintain her unbeaten record, having won 18 fights without defeat.
And despite her previous victory, she is guarding against complacency, expecting her opponent to be out for revenge this time around.
“I have to be more aggressive. First fight I showed too much respect,” Cameron said to BBC Radio 5Live.
“You beat Katie Taylor you’ve completed boxing, because she’s such a great fighter.
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Katie Taylor poses for a portrait after the official pre-fight press conference, at The Westin Hotel in Dublin, ahead of the highly anticipated rematch between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor on November 25th.
Image credit: Getty Images
“I’m expecting a better Katie Taylor. She needs this win against me so I’m making sure I’m a lot better.
“I still have more gears. The first fight was good, but the second fight will be even better. I’ve got to be spiteful and go back to being more aggressive.”
She added: “I can’t be hurt. I can walk Katie down.”
Taylor, 37, was also asked whether she had considered the idea of hanging up her gloves after the first fight.
But she responded flatly, saying: “No. It would have been a terrible way to bow out.
“I love these kind of fights, love the pressure situations. For sure, losses are always very tough to take. I am a competitor who loves to win. I train to win so a loss is never easy but I am just so grateful I have another chance in this rematch.
“I think everybody can see I wasn’t at my very best [in May], but who cares? There’s no point talking about the fight. I’m just excited to rectify things.”
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