Undisputed junior welterweight world champion Chantelle Cameron is oozing with confident ahead of her upcoming rematch with Katie Taylor, which takes place at the 3Arena this Saturday November 25, shown live worldwide on DAZN.
Back in May, at the very same venue, Northampton’s Cameron (18-0, 8 KOs) handed Taylor the first defeat of her career to remain the undisputed ruler at 140.
Taylor, who holds the undisputed crown at lightweight, is looking to get revenge and exercised an immediate rematch clause.
The 32-year-old Brit, trained by Jamie Moore out of the V.I.P Gym in Astley, believes Taylor made a big mistake by facing her the first time and is making an even bigger mistake by running it back.
"I’m feeling full of confidence," said Cameron. "Obviously been there done that in May and now I’m coming back here. I’ve kind of had a taste of what it’s all about. I’ve put all of the work in. I’ve done everything that has been asked of me and I’m fitter and stronger than I’ve ever been. I’m just in a good place. No matter what happens on Saturday night I know that I’ve got no excuses. I’m the best version I can be.
“I always knew I was wrong for Katie Taylor. That’s why I always wanted the fight. Nothing changes now. I think all that changes is that Katie is going to come in desperate to get that revenge and I’m coming in knowing that I can beat her and I beat her not on my best night either. So I’m coming in there full of confidence knowing that it’s going to be a more convincing win for me. The blueprint is there but I’m going to make sure it’s better this time. I didn’t box my best.
“Me at my best and everything I’ve been doing in the gym, I’m too much for Katie Taylor. I’m too stubborn, my work rate is too high, I’m too strong and I’m too big. I know that I’ve never been this fit. As long as I do on Saturday what I’ve been doing then Katie isn’t going to stand a chance. I’m going to be all over her like a rash! May 20th I was in awe of Katie Taylor. This time I’m not in awe of her. I’ve already beat her, so now I’m coming here, defending my belts and it’s more now for me that I’m cementing my own career. I know that this can open up doors for me. I’m going in there full of spite and full of aggression knowing that I’ve just got to finish the job here.”