Katie Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight championship after a closely contested bout against Amanda Serrano, earning a majority decision win in a fight marked by calculated tactics and tentative exchanges. The victory marked the third meeting between the two fighters, with Taylor emerging victorious all three times.
The highly anticipated trilogy of fights took place at Madison Square Garden, where a sold-out crowd of 19,721 fans witnessed the event live on Netflix. Despite being expected to be a thrilling showdown, the bout was marked by caution and strategic play from both fighters.
Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs) adopted a disciplined approach, utilizing her check hook and flurries to take control of the fight. Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs), meanwhile, attempted to work smarter rather than harder, employing a long-punch strategy that ultimately fell short.
The bout was marked by a significant reduction in punches landed compared to their previous encounters, with both fighters throwing only 70 punches each. The victory marked the third time Taylor has won against Serrano, cementing her status as one of the most dominant forces in women’s boxing.
“I was planning to come in here and fight a disciplined match,” Taylor stated after the bout. “I’m happy with how I performed tonight.”
Serrano acknowledged that her strategy did not pay off, stating that she would need to reassess her approach for future fights. Despite the loss, Serrano’s performance highlighted the growing strength of women’s boxing.
In other news from the event, Alycia Baumgardner successfully retained her undisputed super featherweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Jennifer Miranda. The bout marked a long-awaited return to competition for Baumgardner, who has been on a layoff and expressed a desire to resume her title reign soon.
Source: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/45721455/katie-taylor-def-amanda-serrano-keeps-super-lightweight-title