Katie Taylor cemented her dominance in one of boxing’s most celebrated rivalries, edging Amanda Serrano in a tactical thriller at Madison Square Garden to claim a majority decision win in their trilogy bout. 

Fighting before a sold-out crowd on an all-female card—the first of its kind at the iconic venue—the Irish star demonstrated ring intelligence and grit in a contest that showcased the evolution of women’s boxing.

Judges scored the fight 97-93 twice in Taylor’s favor, with the third card reading a 95-95 draw, giving Taylor her third straight triumph over the Puerto Rican legend. 

Unlike their previous high-octane encounters, this fight unfolded more like a strategic chess match—gripping and intense, but measured.

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“We’ve made history three times now,” Taylor declared post-fight. “It’s been a pleasure sharing the ring with Amanda. We're both part of something unforgettable.”

Taylor, the undisputed light-welterweight champion, opted for precision over power, executing a calculated game plan. Serrano found rhythm in the middle rounds—particularly the sixth and eighth—but couldn’t maintain momentum against Taylor’s late surge. 

The 39-year-old Irishwoman turned back the clock with vintage combinations, sealing the decision with a commanding final round.

“I boxed smart. She wasn’t landing much. Still, it’s always tight between us,” Taylor remarked. “Amanda’s an incredible fighter—I respect her deeply.”

Serrano, 36, embraced a more cautious approach, hoping to outmaneuver Taylor with clean, long-range punches. Yet her shift in strategy failed to yield results. “We tried something new—being smarter, not harder,” she admitted. “But it didn’t work out.”

Despite the defeat, Serrano offered no protest, acknowledging Taylor’s superiority on the night. The rivalry—marked by skill, respect, and intensity—has helped elevate women’s boxing to unprecedented heights.

As the curtain falls on their electrifying trilogy, both fighters leave behind a legacy of courage, class, and sporting excellence.

Source: BBC

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