Chantelle Cameron Eyes Redemption Against Katie Taylor

Former world champion Chantelle Cameron is setting her sights on reclaiming her undisputed light-welterweight crown, but doubts linger over whether her rival Katie Taylor will agree to a trilogy bout. The 33-year-old Briton recently suffered a points defeat to Taylor in Dublin last November, following a victory over the Irishwoman in their initial encounter in May 2023. Cameron, hailing from Northampton, is gearing up for her upcoming fight against Elhem Mekhaled at Birmingham's Resort World Arena this Saturday, as she remains steadfast in her pursuit to recapture her titles. "I'm on a mission for my belts, and I want to get them as soon as I can," Cameron expressed to BBC Sport. In 2022, Cameron made history by unifying the division against Jessica McCaskill, becoming the first English boxer to hold all four recognized world titles. However, it was her thrilling battles with Irish sensation Katie Taylor that thrust her into the spotlight. While Cameron handed Taylor her first career defeat in their initial bout, she succumbed to a loss in the rematch. Talks surrounding a third fight between the two fierce competitors have hit a roadblock, with Cameron casting doubt on Taylor's willingness to step back in the ring with her. "I don't think Katie wants to fight me again," Cameron remarked. "She knows she got that win in November, and she'd rather not fight me. I'd be very optimistic of winning a third fight." As the anticipation builds for Cameron's return to the ring and the lingering uncertainty surrounding a potential trilogy with Taylor, the boxing world eagerly awaits to see how this rivalry unfolds in the future.