Steve Bunce: Katie Taylor’s long reign as boxing queen over despite heroic last stand
Katie Taylor, left, and Chantelle Cameron during their undisputed super lightweight championship fight at the 3Arena in Dublin last Saturday. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Steve BunceUK Independent
The long reign of the boxing queen, Katie Taylor, ended late on Saturday night in Dublin. At the end of 10 truly heroic rounds, Taylor dropped her head when Chantelle Cameron had her hand raised in front of nearly 10,000 people at the 3Arena.
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