Katie Taylor vs Karen Elizabeth Carabajal LIVE: Stream, latest updates and fight result tonight
Re-live fight updates and undercard results as Taylor retained her lightweight titles
Katie Taylor retained her status as undisputed lightweight champion on Saturday, outpointing Karen Elizabeth Carabajal in London to keep alive a rematch with Amanda Serrano.
Taylor was a unanimous-decision winner (100-91, 99-91, 98-92) at Wembley Arena as she kept hold of the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles, while remaining unbeaten as a professional. The result likely sets up a rematch between Taylor and Serrano, whom the Irishwoman narrowly outpointed in April in arguably the biggest bout in women’s boxing history. The chances of a second clash between the women going ahead depended in part on Taylor’s outing in London on Saturday (29 October), and the Olympic gold medalist delivered by seeing off Carabajal, 32, with relative ease.
Argentine Carabajal (19-1, 2 knockouts) entered Wembley Arena unbeaten and was a game opponent for Taylor (22-0, 6 KOs), but the latter settled after a slightly sloppy start, improving as the main event progressed. While Carabajal looked to overwhelm and outmuscle Taylor at times, the Irishwoman looked to fight behind a neater offence. A left hook to the head was a consistently effective weapon for Taylor in the early rounds, in which she at times got sucked into messy exchanges with her challenger.
As the bout wore on, Taylor began to target the body of Carabajal with increasing frequency, using straight, stabbing shots to the Argentine’s midriff. In the later rounds, Taylor employed an overhand right to good effect, as accuracy started to elude Carbajal, who sported a cut around her right eye. Overall, it was a professional performance from Taylor in her first fight since beating Serrano. Re-live fight updates and see all undercard results below:
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
A fine reception for Taylor at Wembley Arena.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
And now, here comes the champion! Taylor is unbeaten at 21-0 (6 KOs).
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Carabajal is out first! The unbeaten Argentine, 32, has a pro record of 19-0 (2 knockouts).
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Two unbeaten fighters, four lightweight belts on the line.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Maisey Rose Courtney def. Judit Hachbold via decision (40-36).
A victorious pro debut for Courtney!
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Courtney vs Hachbold – Round 4
Final round! Courtney backs up Hachbold but eats a few hooks to the head as payment.
We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards, and this will be Courtney’s fight.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Courtney vs Hachbold – Round 3
A jab, right cross and right hook upstairs all land for Courtney, who times her output well.
Good head movement from her, too, as she comes forward with her hands down.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Courtney vs Hachbold – Round 2
Hachbold is fighting almost exclusively going backwards, covering up and looking for winging counter punches.
A right straight connects for her late in the round, but she’s clearly behind.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Courtney vs Hachbold – Round 1
A significant height advantage here for Briton Courtney, who presses forward early on.
Courtney, making her pro debut, unleashes hooks to the body and head of Hungary’s Hachbold, who is already grimacing.
A right hook to the head is on target for Courtney late in the round.
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