Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has attempted to play down the level of security at this weekend's homecoming fight for Katie Taylor in Dublin.
Taylor’s challenge for the undisputed super lightweight will be held at the 3Arena in the capital, marking the first major boxing show in the Republic of Ireland for close to a decade.
The murder of the Kinahan gang member David Byrne at a boxing weigh-in the Regency Hotel seven years ago led to the exclusion of the sport over security fears and meant Taylor was unable to fight in her home country.
Hearn has said the measures are in keeping with major events and acknowledges Gardai want "to make sure it goes smoothly" in order to continue a return of boxing in the future.
The promoter said it is significantly less security than global star Canelo Alvarez’s homecoming in Mexico last week, albeit that was a large scale stadium fight.
He told RTÉ Sport: "A lot of that is drummed up through the media. We have our own security wherever we go. To put it on notice, the security we have here is much much less, probably five times less, than the security we had in Guadalajara for the Canelo fight.
"This is a massive event for Dublin and Ireland so obviously the authorities will want to make sure it goes smoothly. It's an iconic sporting event. We feel comfortable. Everyone is excited and the fans are going to have a great night on Saturday.
"I can't believe we're here. We've done things the wrong way around. With everything she achieved this is something we would have normally done on her debut, early in her career or her first world title fight.
"To bring her here for what is probably the biggest fight of her career, a chance to make history as a two-time two-weight undisputed world champion, is unbelievable. The atmosphere on Saturday is going to be very special and the eyes of the world is going to be watching Dublin this weekend."
Hearn believes Cameron is a trickier opponent than Amanda Serrano and will provide the Bray woman with the most difficult night of her professional life.
Taylor has hinted her strategy will be box and move – and not engage with her naturally bigger opponent as she steps up in weight – but Hearn fears it will be difficult to resist a slugfest given what the atmosphere will be with 9,000 home fans.
"It is the toughest fight of her career. It's tougher than the Amanda Serrano fight. She is in with a big, strong, fresh undisputed champion.
"The point to get across is Chantelle is in the absolute prime of her career. She has won a world title, she had unified the division and now she is undisputed. They've always believed they can beat Katie Taylor. But getting in the ring with Katie Taylor is different. The only concern from Katie's team is stay calm.
"They'll have instructions on Saturday night. I'm not sure Katie will want to listen to the instructions. We know what she does. The crowd is going to be electric. I think she is ready to go to war this weekend."
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Saturday’s fight as well as setting another historic benchmark for the Olympic gold medallist will also bring lucrative rewards.
Earlier this week Hearn told Boxing Social that the high-level cost of the tickets compared to a cheaper outdoor show makes financial sense, claiming "the numbers" are akin to a 50,000-seater stadium event.
"In terms of the numbers they are not too dissimilar between 9,000 (at the 3Arena) and 50,000 at Croke Park as you'd have 10,000 to 15,000 at €30 a pop (compared to high-end 3Arena prices). It's a lot less work but I love stadium shows.
"We're fully sold out. Having spoken to the arena, it's by far the biggest grossing event of all-time at 3Arena, by a country mile. Your hero is coming home on Saturday.
"She continues to keep raising the bar and is getting everything she deserves now. If you look at the contribution she had made to the sport of boxing, where you go to every single boxing club and it's full up with young girls.
"They are living or chasing a dream because of the path by Katie Taylor. Her legacy will stem well beyond her career. She is one of the greatest competitors of all time. She has been world champion, she has been undisputed, and now a chance to become a two-division undisputed champion. It means everything to her. Her legacy means everything to her. Saturday will be the proudest moment of her career."
Follow a live blog of Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor for the undisputed super-lightweight world title from the 3Arena on Saturday night on the RTÉ News app or RTÉ.ie/Sport
