Unanswered questions as Katie Taylor finally reclaims her capital

For Taylor, the terms are simple. Her wholesome brand has always been the perfect antidote for Irish boxing. She knows that. This can be a coronation in her own country

FACE TO FACE: Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron. Pic: INPHO/Gary Carr

In a perfect world, Saturday night’s showdown would fit neatly in its own little box. Katie Taylor’s long-awaited homecoming. Two undefeated, reigning undisputed World Champions going toe-to-toe. The stuff of sporting dreams.

There is no doubt both competitors deserve credit for making the contest happen. When Chantelle Cameron’s coach, Jamie Moore, first saw Taylor’s post on Instagram calling for this bout after the Amanda Serrano rematch collapsed, he immediately dialled Cameron’s number and told her to do whatever it takes to seal the deal. The excitement was comparable to when he received a call in 2018 with the news that his boxer Rocky Fielding was getting the Canelo Alvarez fight.