The trilogy between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano concluded with the Irish fighter once again emerging victorious in their third encounter on Friday night in New York. Taylor retained her undisputed junior welterweight title by securing a majority decision win. Unlike their earlier bouts known for dynamic exchanges, this match unfolded more like a strategic chess game. Serrano adopted a less aggressive approach, which might have cost her as the judges found fewer moments of decisive action. One judge scored the fight a draw, reflecting the close rivalry developed over the past three years, while the other two favored Taylor with scores of 97-93.
Elsewhere on the fight card, Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her undisputed junior lightweight title by defeating Jennifer Miranda, bouncing back from a prior no-contest caused by a head clash. Additionally, Shadasia Green scored a major upset by beating Savannah Marshall in a split decision, uniting the WBO and IBF super middleweight belts, despite being a +450 underdog.
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Fight card results:
- Katie Taylor (c) defeated Amanda Serrano by majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 97-93)
- Alycia Baumgardner (c) won unanimously against Jennifer Miranda (98-92, 98-92, 97-93)
- Shadasia Green (c) defeated Savannah Marshall (c) via split decision (95-94, 96-93, 93-96)
- Ellie Scottney (c) won unanimously over Yamirez Mercado (c) (100-90, 98-92, 98-92)
- Cherneka Johnson (c) won by 9th round TKO against Shretta Metcalf
- Chantelle Cameron defeated Jessica Kamara (99-91, 98-92, 99-91)
- Ramla Ali won unanimously against Lila Futado (77-75, 77-75, 78-74)
- Tamm Thibeault won by 5th round TKO against Mary Casa Massa
Fan Take:
This trilogy’s conclusion is a landmark moment for women’s boxing, showcasing the skill and heart of two elite fighters who have pushed the division’s profile higher. For fight fans, Taylor’s continued dominance and Serrano’s resilience signal exciting times ahead as more women’s bouts gain prominence on the global stage.
