Katie Taylor Defeats Amanda Serrano to Retain Super Lightweight Title
Katie Taylor successfully defended her super lightweight title in a thrilling bout against Amanda Serrano. Here’s how the Irish champion kept her undefeated record intact.
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Katie Taylor proved once again why she is considered one of the greatest female boxers of all time defeating Amanda Serrano in a high-stakes clash to retain her WBO super lightweight title. In front of a roaring crowd Taylor delivered a calculated and composed performance to secure a unanimous decision victory over her longtime rival.
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A Rivalry Rekindled
This bout marked the second meeting between the two pound for pound greats following their epic showdown in April 2022 at Madison Square Garden where Taylor narrowly edged Serrano in a split decision. Their rematch was highly anticipated with both fighters vowing to settle unfinished business.
Fighting at 140 pounds Taylor came in as the reigning champion while Serrano stepped up from featherweight looking to make history by claiming a title in a different weight class. The atmosphere was electric and both fighters brought intensity from the opening bell.
Tactical Brilliance From Taylor
Taylor showcased her trademark speed footwork and ring intelligence throughout the 10 round contest. She controlled the pace early utilizing crisp combinations and lateral movement to avoid Serrano’s power shots.
While Serrano managed to land some clean punches in the middle rounds Taylors composure and counters kept her in control. The Irish fighters jab was particularly effective disrupting Serranos rhythm and preventing her from building sustained pressure.
Judges scored the fight unanimously in favor of Taylor 97 93 96 94 and 98 92 — a clear reflection of her dominance across the majority of the rounds.
Undefeated and Undisputed Goals
With this win Taylor retains her WBO super lightweight title and extends her unbeaten professional record. The victory further cements her legacy as one of the sports most decorated champions now boasting wins over multiple Hall of Fame caliber opponents.
“I knew Amanda would come to fight but I was prepared for everything” said Taylor in her post fight interview. “I trained harder than ever and I’m proud to keep this belt at home in Ireland”
What’s Next
Talks of a trilogy fight between Taylor and Serrano are already surfacing especially given the close nature of their first encounter. Fans are also speculating about a potential undisputed title showdown against another reigning champion at super lightweight.
Regardless of whats next Katie Taylor has once again shown why she is the face of womens boxing — and why her reign is far from over .