Katie Taylor extended her perfect record against longtime rival Amanda Serrano on Friday night in New York City, securing a majority decision win in the highly anticipated third bout between the two championship-caliber boxers. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, saw Taylor retain her status as the undisputed super lightweight champion.
The trilogy fight unfolded differently than the previous two action-packed encounters. Both athletes appeared more measured and strategic, resulting in a closely contested battle that lacked the explosive, back-and-forth exchanges fans might have anticipated. This reserved pacing seemingly favored Taylor, who navigated the rounds effectively enough to sway two of the judges.
Upon the final bell, the decision rested with the ringside judges. The scorecards reflected the fight`s tightness: two judges scored the bout 97-93 in favor of Katie Taylor, while the third judge saw it as a 95-95 draw. This resulted in a majority decision victory for the Irish superstar, moving her record against Serrano to a commanding 3-0.
However, the announcement of Taylor`s win was met with immediate and vocal disagreement from many professional fighters who were tuning into the event, which was streamed live on Netflix. Social media platforms quickly became a forum for debate, with a significant number of pros expressing strong opinions that Amanda Serrano had been unfairly judged, controversially claiming she was “robbed” of the decision live on the popular streaming service. This sharp division in opinion among experienced ring veterans underscores the subjective nature of boxing scoring, even in high-stakes championship contests.
With this latest victory, Taylor not only retains her undisputed title but also solidifies her position as the definitive victor in one of modern boxing`s most compelling rivalries. While Taylor indicated she had not yet made a decision regarding potential retirement, the outcome of this third fight, and the subsequent professional reaction, ensures that the Taylor-Serrano trilogy will continue to be a topic of discussion and debate within the sport for the foreseeable future.
