'I can't wait to get back to Northampton' - Cameron celebrates as she makes local boxing history

Chantelle Cameron was looking forward to returning to her home town after becoming Northampton's first professional boxing champion on Sunday night.
Chantelle Cameron claimed glory on Sunday nightChantelle Cameron claimed glory on Sunday night
Chantelle Cameron claimed glory on Sunday night

The 29-year-old was totally dominant as she delivered a hugely convincing points win against previously unbeaten Brazilian Adriana Dos Araujo in Milton Keynes.

Cameron claimed the vacant WBC super-lightweight title live on Sky Sports.

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And she said: "I can't even put it into words - I'm just emotional, it's unreal.

"I was a nervous wreck but my team know how to keep me calm, they know how to make me have fun. They are the perfect team.

"If I relax, I have fun and get good wins.

"I wanted this belt - I just had to keep my head on it.

"She wasn't professional enough to make the weight so I knew I would get the win and I just had to take it in my stride.

"I could feel the weight difference - she was really heavy and I could feel in her punches that she was carrying a bit of meat.

"I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has backed me - it means the world to me.

"I can't wait to get back to Northampton."