Katie Taylor, Ireland's boxing icon, is set to retire after one final fight, but Chantelle Cameron doesn't see herself as the opponent for that swansong. The two have already exchanged victories in their first two bouts, with Taylor avenging her loss to Cameron in a rematch. A third fight was never destined to happen, and Cameron accepts that reality. 'I've accepted it and I'm looking forward to my future,' she said, shifting focus to her next challenge.

Cameron, aiming to become a two-weight undisputed champion, is moving up to super-welterweight to face Michaela Kotaskova for the WBO title at 154lbs. This Saturday's bout on Sky Sports marks a historic moment: the first women's world title fight in the UK with three-minute rounds, a format typically reserved for men's boxing. Cameron emphasized the significance: 'I'm making my own history here.'

The fight also underscores Taylor's legacy. At 37, the Dublin native has dominated women's boxing for over a decade, but Cameron's rise signals a new era. 'Boxing is unpredictable,' Cameron noted, acknowledging the challenges of pursuing undisputed status across weight classes. While she dreams of repeating her success, she remains grounded: 'I don't stress over it. It's hard to become undisputed because you need the fighters and the world champions to make the fight.'

Cameron's trajectory highlights the evolving landscape of women's boxing. With Taylor stepping back, the spotlight turns to Cameron's ambition and the sport's growing global appeal. As she prepares to defend her title against Kotaskova, one thing is clear: her journey is just beginning.