Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and result tonight
Re-live the main-event and undercard action live from Madison Square Garden
Katie Taylor retained her undisputed lightweight title with a split-decision win against Amanda Serrano on Saturday night, edging a thrilling contest at Madison Square Garden. The pair were the first female fighters to headline at the iconic New York City venue, and their title fight in front of a sold-out crowd lived up to the billing of being the biggest bout in the history of women’s boxing.
Taylor started as the sharper fighter amid a raucous atmosphere, managing her range well and catching her Puerto Rican opponent with several well-timed counter left hooks. Serrano maintained her gameplan of walking down Taylor, however, and in the second round the unified featherweight champion began to find homes for stinging left straights from her southpaw stance. The most dramatic frame of the fight was the fifth, with the women wildly trading punches in the corner as Serrano’s shots began to take greater effect. The 33-year-old and Taylor moved into the centre of the ring, where Serrano’s power and variety of punches had the defending champion in trouble – almost out on her feet.
Neither woman had ever been knocked down ahead of this bout, however, and Taylor was able to draw on reserves of resilience to make it through the round and even win the final few at least. The result was left to the judges, who scored the fight 96-94 to Serrano, 97-93 to Taylor, and 96-93 to Taylor. As such, Taylor remained unbeaten and retained her undisputed lightweight title as the Madison Square Garden crowd erupted with noise.
Re-live updates from Taylor vs Serrano and the undercard, below.
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
American Dezurn holds the WBO and WBC belts; Sweden’s Cederroos has the IBF and WBA straps.
An undisputed champion will soon be crowned (as long as there’s no draw)!
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Next up: Franchon Crews Dezurn tales on Elin Cederroos for the women’s WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super-middleweight titles!
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Galal Yafai def. Miguel Cartagena via second-round TKO (3:00).
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Yafai vs Cartagena – Round 2
Yafai smirking as his shots continue to land. He’s warned by his corner to relax.
Lots of power shots from Yafai, who is starting to sling straight lefts at Cartagena.
Cartagena isn’t throwing much back. When he does, it’s of little note.
The referee says, “You’ve got to show me something,” to the American repeatedly.
The round ends and Cartagena’s corner say he won’t come out for the third round! It’s over!
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Yafai vs Cartagena – Round 1
Yafai gets after Cartagena right away.
The Briton backs up the American and flicks out jabs to set up heavy hooks from both sides.
Yafai standing southpaw. He slides an uppercut between Cartagena’s guard.
A few times Yafai is warned for pushing his opponent.
An assertive first round for the new pro.
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
The main card is upon us!
Team GB Olympic gold medal-winner Galal Yafai is in action first, fighting for the second time as a professional.
After winning his pro debut via fifth-round TKO in February, flyweight Yafai now takes on Miguel Cartagena.
Ten rounds scheduled here!
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