Katie Taylor secures greatest victory of her storied pro career in Dublin thriller

Katie Taylor is declared the winner of her Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship clash with Chantelle Cameron  at 3Arena, Dublin 

The enduring image of this magnificent fight came before the start of the final round when both boxers met in the centre ring and embraced. Fitting acknowledgement of an awesome bout. After the closing bell, the scorecard was read out: 95-95, 98-92, 96-94. Katie Taylor on a majority decision.

All of the enduring romance of this rough, dark trade was apparent at the 3Arena on Saturday night. What a fairytale. Taylor arrived as the underdog and avenged her homecoming defeat in an absolute classic versus Chantelle Cameron. It was a display of immense will and magnificent skill against a tremendous opponent. Two warriors.