Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor Preview
This weekend, Katie Taylor looks for revenge after suffering her first career defeat at the hands of Chantelle Cameron. They billed the first fight as Taylor’s homecoming, and it had everything but the fairytale ending for the former undisputed lightweight champion. However, this Saturday, November 25, at 10:30 PM, Taylor has the chance to set the record straight.
The fighters will meet again on Taylor’s turf at the 3Arena in Dublin. The last fight saw a 22-0 Katie Taylor welcome a 17-0 Cameron in an event where the winner would become a two-weight, undisputed champion. For those of you who missed the last fight, it was a cagey event that was eventually settled on points. The majority decision went in favour of “Il Capo” much to the disappointment of the home crowd. This time, only one boxer has an undefeated record, but will it survive the night?
Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor Head-To-Head and Key Stats
If you missed the last fight in May, we will include a video for you to catch the highlights below. But if you want a summary, it was not the fight we were all expecting. Originally, the homecoming of Katie Taylor was meant to be against Amanda Serrano on May 20, 2023. But an injury in training meant Cameron stepped up to the plate on March 11. While replacement fights happen regularly in boxing, this change proved too much for the former undisputed lightweight champion.
The stats from the last fight do not tell the story of how everything went down. Taylor had a better success rate for the total punches, jabs, and power punches thrown across the ten rounds. However, it was Cameron who landed more shots across all three categories. Taylor managed 90 power punches during the fight with a success rate of 45.9%. Cameron landed 114 power punches with a success rate of 34.2%.
If you delve deeper into the punch stats from the matchup in May, Taylor threw fewer punches in almost every single round across every category. If you did not see the fight, you might think she was biding her time for the perfect opening. But it was a very uncharacteristic performance. While she landed some heavy blows to Cameron, there was no real danger as the boxer from Northampton outclassed the Irish favourite.
Looking back at the highlights, you can see Katie spent way too much time with her back up against the ropes. She lacked a Plan B and faced excessive pressure from a highly skilled opponent. In round five, her corner failed to notice a loose braid in her hair, an unfortunate event that symbolised her situation. Cameron’s fierce punches unfastened Taylor’s hair during the round, affecting her vision. The usually composed and deadly Katie Taylor we have gotten used to over the years looked a mess during the fight.
Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor Prediction
The bookies have Katie Taylor as the underdog for the rematch. Looking at the odds at Novibet, Chantelle Cameron is the favourite and her odds to win is 1/2. That means a €25 bet on Cameron to win will pay €37.50 if she wins by knockout, points, or TKO. Katie Taylor has odds of 6/4, which would return €62.50 if you placed the same-sized bet.
You can get better odds if you are more precise with your prediction. For example, betting on a knockout for either opponent has much larger returns for this fight. Betting on Katie Taylor to win by KO has odds of 40/1 and a knockout for Cameron has odds of 8/1. We don’t think a KO is on the cards for this fight, but it could be an excellent opportunity to use your welcome bonus. Plus, with those returns, it might be worth a small wager.
The last fight between these two went the distance. Two of the three judges had the contest 96-94 in favour of Cameron, and only one had the fight level at 95-95. While that may sound close compared to other boxing matches, no judges had the contest in favour of KT. We predict the rematch will also go the distance, this time in favour of the fighter from Bray, Ireland. Taylor will have to do her homework and come up with a new game plan against Cameron. We think with a different strategy, she will step up and hopefully outperform the now 18-0 Il Capo.
However, the fight goes ahead this weekend and make no mistake that Katie is the underdog. She might have her home crowd behind her, but Cameron is bigger, stronger, and younger than the former WBA, IBF, WBC, and WBO title holder. If you were to go purely on the betting odds, Taylor regaining her titles seems unlikely. However, she is one of the best female pound-for-pound fighters we have ever seen. Katie Taylor has enjoyed a fabulous boxing career, and it only seems right for her to win the redemption fight.
Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor Betting Tips
Our prediction goes against what the bookies believe. Normally, if the online betting platform is offering strong odds for the favourite, there is a good reason. In this situation, we think KT underestimated her opponent and did not develop a good enough game plan on such short notice. Fair play to Cameron for outboxing the veteran, but with ample time to prepare, we think Katie can edge it in the rematch.
If you agree with our prediction, several markets offer interesting returns. Just betting on Taylor to win the fight in any round will more than double your money, which is not to be sniffed at. However, you can get even better returns by choosing how the fight will be decided. We predict the fight will go to the judge’s scorecard again. If it does and Katie wins, you can get odds of 2/1. That means a €50 bet on this market will return €150, including the value of your stake.
If you don’t like to bet against the favourite, there are still other options available. Betting on Cameron to win the fight no matter which round, has odds of 1/2. A €100 wager on this market will only give you €50 in profit if she is the winner. You can get slightly better returns if you bet on the same outcome as the previous fight in May. Betting on Chantelle Cameron to win by decision or technical decision has odds of 7/10. That will give you an extra €20 profit if you stake €100.
Boxing matches always have unpredictable events, such as knockdowns or even knockouts. You can bet on a fighter going down in a certain round, or for a fighter to win a round on the judge’s scorecard. We predict Taylor will come out strongly in the first round. She will look to get the home crowd on her side. But hopefully, her new game plan has a better tactic for dealing with Cameron’s incredible stamina and strength.
If Taylor wants to win this fight, she must stop the flurry of punches she received in the last fight. That means she will need to keep her back off the ropes and keep moving. This is where live betting comes into its own. If you don’t like the sound of our predictions, you can wait until fight night to place a bet. If Katie Taylor has her back up against the ropes in round one, then betting on the favourite to remain unbeaten is a smart move. This will have lower odds on the day, but it seems like a safer bet.
Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor Outcome
Whatever happens on Saturday night, we want to see a good fight. Katie Taylor has enjoyed a fantastic career, and she deserves that Hollywood ending in front of her home fans. However, this is boxing. Hollywood endings are often just that, a fantasy. Smart money is on Cameron, don’t get us wrong. Il Capo proved she was far too much for Taylor to handle, so why would things be any different in the rematch?
