In the electric atmosphere of Dublin’s 3Arena, Katie Taylor, boxing’s fearless warrior, delivered a masterclass in sweet revenge against Chantelle Cameron, the undisputed super lightweight champ. Taylor, with a record that screams talent (23-1, 6 KOs), faced off against Cameron (18-1, 8 KOs) in a showdown that had fans gripping their seats. Taylor, quick as a cat and sharp as a razor, outmaneuvered Cameron, earning a 95-95, 98-92, 96-94 majority decision. Cameron, despite her grit, couldn’t dodge a headbutt that left her with a memorable gash on her forehead.
Then, Gary Cully, the lightweight juggernaut, stepped into the ring with a chip on his shoulder and fire in his fists. Coming off a shocking loss to Jose Felix, Cully (17-1, 10 KOs) was hungry for redemption. He faced Reece Mould (18-2, 6 KOs) in a clash for the WBA Continental Europe title. The fight was a strategic brawl, with Cully clawing back to victory on two cards, 96-93 and 97-93, while Mould sneakily edged him out 97-93 on the third.
In the welterweight ring, Paddy Donovan (12-0, 9 KOs), the undefeated sensation, showed no mercy against Danny Ball (13-2-1, 6 KOs). Donovan, like a storm in gloves, unleashed a barrage on Ball, sending him crashing to the canvas not once, but twice in the fourth round. The fight was called at 2:41, with Donovan standing tall as the undisputed king of the moment.
Heavyweight Thomas Carty (7-0, 6 KOs) brought his A-game against Dan Garber (5-2, 1 KO). This was no gentle spar; it was an all-out war. Carty, in a display of sheer power, floored Garber with a thunderous blow, forcing the referee to step in with just 41 seconds left in the eighth round. Garber didn’t know what hit him.
Zelfa Barrett (30-2, 16 KOs), the super featherweight contender, went toe-to-toe with Costin Ion (10-5-2, 5 KOs). Barrett, proving why he’s the cream of the crop, outfoxed Ion over eight rounds, taking the win with a 78-75 score. Ion was left chasing shadows as Barrett showed him how it’s done.
Skye Nicolson, the WBC interim female featherweight champion, was in a league of her own. In her ninth fight, Nicolson (9-0, 1 KO) faced Lucy Wildheart (10-3, 4 KOs), and let’s just say, Nicolson wasn’t there to play nice. In a stunning display of dominance, Nicolson had Wildheart’s corner throwing in the towel at 1:11 of round nine. Nicolson made it clear – she’s not just a champion; she’s a force to be reckoned with.
