In an exclusive interview with Boxing News, British Lightweight Champion Chantelle Cameron unveiled her high expectations and concerns leading up to the much-anticipated fight against Katie Taylor on May 20th.
Expressing her excitement about the forthcoming bout, Cameron revealed, "I'm so excited. I think that this is my time now and I put the work in so I'm confident." The champion is viewing this as the biggest night of her career, which could open up numerous opportunities for her in the future.
Cameron has been working relentlessly in her training camp, preparing for the fight she's chased for years. Discussing her preparation, she mentioned, "I've gone up multiple gears in this preparation." She seems eager to show the world her true capabilities, stating, "I'm excited to show everyone what I can really do."
One of the critical points she raised was her concern over the judging in the fight. "I'll be lying if I said that I didn't see it a couple of times with close fights where Katie got the nod. I know that I've got a massive task ahead of me," Cameron said. Despite these concerns, she is prepared to face the challenge head-on, believing she will emerge victorious.
Addressing the strategic aspect of the fight, Cameron assured that it would be a fierce one. "I'm game for that," she said. She is not planning on leaving the result to the judges, stating, "I'm going to be victorious no matter what and don't leave it into anyone's hands."
Cameron confirmed the presence of a rematch clause in Katie Taylor's favor. However, her current focus is solely on the upcoming fight. Looking forward to the big night, she concluded her interview with a promise: "It's going to be a good fight".
Cameron, throughout the interview, emphasized the role of her coach, Jamie, in preparing her for this pivotal fight. She confessed, "Jamie has not really let me off the leash, but for this fight, he's letting me off. That's why it's going to be a good fight." This apparent shift in strategy signals that viewers can expect to see a more unleashed, aggressive performance from Cameron.
Addressing the potential of a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, Cameron shared, "The rematch is in Katie's favor, so we'll see what happens." However, she promptly reaffirmed that her focus is on the upcoming fight against Taylor and not on the potential future bouts.
Cameron acknowledged the magnitude of the match, stating, "If you beat Katie, that's seen as the pinnacle in women's boxing." But she isn't letting the pressure get to her. She intends to stay focused on the task at hand, not allowing thoughts of what's next to distract her.
While the champion isn't explicitly aiming for a stoppage victory, she made it clear that she would seize the opportunity if it arose. In her words, "I don't go looking for the stoppage, but if it's there, I'm going to jump on it. I'm not going to let her off."
Cameron ended the interview on a rallying note, urging everyone to tune in to what she promises will be a thrilling fight. "It's going to be a good fight, be a war, and tune in," she said. This upcoming match promises to be a landmark event in women's boxing, and fans worldwide will surely be eagerly awaiting the bell on May 20.
