Katie Taylor has revealed she will fight England's Chantelle Cameron in her homecoming bout on May 20th.
The Bray native will have the opportunity to become a two-weight undisputed champion when she faces Cameron who currently holds the undisputed light-welterweight title.
Taylor was originally due to face American Amanda Serrano in a repeat of their memorable 2022 bout but the fight was cancelled when Serrano was forced to pull out due to an injury. In a bid to keep the May 20th date alive Taylor challenged Cameron via Instagram which she has now accepted. The fight will take place at Dublin's 3Arena.
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"Let's go champion Chantelle Cameron, happy to move up in weight for the opportunity to become a two weight Undisputed champ," Taylor wrote.
Cameron (17-0, 8 KOs) defeated Jessica McCaskill to be crowned undisputed champion at 140Ibs the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi last November and will now put that title on the line when she faces Taylor. Taylor will be moving up in weight, something she has done succesfully before when she beat Christina Linardatou for the WBO junior-welterweight title back in 2019.
"Once Serrano pulled out this was the natural fight to make," said Taylor.
"It's two undefeated, reigning Undisputed World Champions going up against each other and I believe that's the first time that's ever happened in the modern era of the sport.
"People have been talking about this fight for a long time now so I'm delighted it's happening and I'm looking forward to becoming a two-weight undisputed champion in Dublin."
Cameron added: "It feels surreal that the fight is actually happening. It feels like my whole professional career has been based around this fight and I never imagined it would actually happen for one reason or another.
"I’m no stranger to boxing away from home now and to be going into Katie’s backyard for her homecoming is massive. I’m glad to be a part of history again like I was in Abu Dhabi. I know what I will be up against and that I am the underdog but I relish that.
"The fight will be electric. We both are experienced, we are both game and we are both are coming to win to successfully defend my belts against Taylor will be the icing on the cake for me."
This will be the first time Katie Taylor has fought professionally on Irish soil.
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