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Belfast boxing legend reveals Katie Taylor 'offer' ahead of proposed rematch

Wayne McCullough says he would love the chance to work with Katie Taylor ahead of her rematch with Chantelle Cameron.

The former Belfast boxer says he offered to help Taylor ahead of her big homecoming fight last month.

Taylor suffered her first defeat as a professional, going down to a majority decision defeat to Cameron after stepping up to super-lightweight.

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Talks are already advancing on a rematch, whilst Taylor is also being heavily linked with a fight against former opponent Amanda Serrano.

Whoever the Irish boxing legend faces next, McCullough insists his offer still stands.

"I met Chantelle when she was in America with her trainer Jamie Moore. They are lovely people," McCullough said.

"I have never met Katie Taylor, but I said to her manager Brian Peters about two months ago, let me come in and teach Katie defence for the Cameron fight.

"I actually told him what Cameron would throw. And I am not saying I am right or anything, but the girl did exactly what I thought she would do.

"And Cameron won the fight pretty comfortable despite the cards."

Former WBC World bantamweight champion McCullough currently lives in Las Vegas and trains a number of boxers.

The now 52-year-old credits much of his boxing education to his legendary former coach Eddie Futch.

He said: "Eddie showed me how to dissect videos of fighters and break them down. I learned so much off him.

"I have mentioned to Brian (Peters) that I would help, so the offer is there if they want it. I just want to help.

Wayne McCullough (right) and Erik Morales (Inpho)

"You need to learn about your opponent and not just focus on yourself."

He added: "Chantelle Cameron is a smart kid. She is much bigger and fought in the lightweight division too.

"She says she is ready to drop down in weight to challenge for Taylor's belts. Cameron will keep her own belts if she loses anyway.

"The rematch will happen, and she can do it at the lighter weight and try and win Taylor's belts. But I love Katie Taylor and admire her.

"Katie has had some close fights recently and maybe got away with one or two. The first Delfine Persoon fight and Amanda Serrano one.

"But Cameron definitely won the recent fight, and I am sure Katie knows that herself. There were maybe signs of Katie getting older, and the power wasn't there either as Cameron was much bigger.

"Katie throws punches in bunches but not all of them land.

"I would love to help Katie for the rematch. If she wants my help I will give it to her.

"If she doesn't, that's fine."

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