Katie Taylor hands Amanda Serrano her second career loss! The 10 round war will go down in the history as perhaps the greatest female boxing match of all time. Taylor extends her winning streak to 21 fights in a row and retains her Undisputed Lightweight Champion status.
However, it does not tarnish Serrano’s legacy in any way as she put on an amazing show inside the Madison Square Garden. After the 20 minutes of back and forth brawl, one judge saw it in favour of Amanda Serrano and scored it 94-96 for the challenger. While two others scored it in favour of Katie Taylor (97-93, 96-93).
KATIE TAYLOR DEFEATS AMANDA SERRANO BY SPLIT DECISION ????????#TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/FBxY079pyk
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 1, 2022
Despite being involved in a major slugfest, there was no animosity between the competitors afterwards. Taylor and Serrano had a hearty conversation in the middle of the ring after the decision was announced. There were talks of having a rematch very soon which may take place in Ireland.
Amanda Serrano also had a firey post-fight speech in the ring. She addressed Katie and pointed out the amazing show that they put on. She also slammed the critics who were doubtful of the bout delivering on the entertainment aspect of the sport. The ‘Real Deal‘ said,
The respect between @KatieTaylor and @Serranosisters ????#TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/VIVQB4hv1v
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 1, 2022
“They say nobody wants to see women. This place is jam-packed. I appreciate all of you guys for coming out. We put on a hell of a show. Katie is a great champion, she’s undefeated, she’s obviously the champion. I’m truly honoured to share the ring with you. The best vs the best, you don’t see that much. I’m just so overwhelmed, look at this crowd! Women can sell, women can fight and we put on a hell of a show!”
Twitter reactions to Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Former UFC champion and Katie Taylor’s countryman, Conor McGregor called her the greatest women’s boxer of all time. Not only McGregor, boxing superstars such as Errol Spence Jr and Ryan Gracia also jumped in on the action. The latter even went on to call the fight the greatest female boxing match ever!
Here are the reactions:
Katie Taylor The Greatest! ❤️????????Absolutely incredible boxing!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 1, 2022
Take a bow ladies! What a contest! @KatieTaylor @Serranosisters @TheGarden
Fight of the year so far got damn !! #TaylorvsSerrano
— Errol Spence (@ErrolSpenceJr) May 1, 2022
I just witnessed one of the best fights ever and in my humble opinion Katie pulled it off ???????????? #TaylorSerrano
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 1, 2022
So far I am witnessing one of the greatest fights I ever seen #TaylorSerrano
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 1, 2022
One of the greatest fights in boxing history! And Still!!! #TaylorSerrano ???????? @DAZNBoxing
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) May 1, 2022
Are you not entertained? Give me more of this! ???? #TaylorSerranopic.twitter.com/howuRuA3VM
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) May 1, 2022
Wow just wow! Best female fight that I’ve ever seen! @KatieTaylor has just solidified her place amongst the greatest sporting females our planet has ever seen! #AndStill
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) May 1, 2022
