Irish Katie Taylor defeated Puerto Rican Amanda Serrano by majority decision on Saturday to retain her world lightweight title in a fight that will go down in history as the first two female boxers to headline New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden.
Irish Katie Taylor defeated Puerto Rican Amanda Serrano by majority decision on Saturday to retain her world lightweight title in a fight that will go down in history as the first two female boxers to headline New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden.
Taylor was declared winner by two jurors (96-93 and 97-93) and Serrano by just one (96-94), after a very close battle in an electric atmosphere for this unprecedented poster.
This is the 21st win in multiple fights for Taylor, who has retained his four lightweight belts, as WBA champion since 2017, IBF champion since 2018, and WBC and WBO champion since 2019.
The outcome of the match undoubtedly disappointed Serrano, who seemed to dominate in the 5th round, who showed more aggression and Taylor’s nose turned bloody, after a relentless series of uppercuts.
I had to draw on my resourcessaid Taylor after the fight. I knew I was on the ropes at one point. He was a phenomenal fighter, a very good man.
But Taylor, a gold medalist at the 2012 Olympics, maintains a faster footwork that has allowed him to make a difference, dodge punches and face with skill, showing himself to be particularly strong in eighth round.
In the tenth round, they finally fought a clinch, chaining punches in the middle of the ring until the final bell, before exchanging hugs at the end of the fight. Serrano suffered his second loss of the race (45 fights, 42 wins, including 30 by KO, 1 draw), he who has remained undefeated since 2012.
This promising match was fulfilled in any case, as Madison Square Garden sold out with 19,187 spectators. The two boxers gave it their all, punch to punch, who had no clear advantage over one.
It was an absolute war ten times over. I am thankful to be in that situation and have sold Madison Square Garden.Taylor was overjoyed. We both win. We broke down so many barriers to get herehe added.
We put on quite a show. Katie is a great champion. He is undefeated and unchallenged. I am really honored to share the ring with herSerrano said after the match, as the conversation about a rematch had already begun.
Let’s repeat, AmandaTaylor’s offer after the match. as he pleases, Serrano replied. Taylor’s promoter suggested that this possible rematch take place in Ireland, where the boxer has never fought professionally.
Source: Radio-Canada
