Katie Taylor claimed victory over Amanda Serrano by unanimous decision on October 28, 2023, at Madison Square Garden, successfully defending her undisputed super-lightweight championship. This marked the culmination of their trilogy, with Taylor now holding a clean sweep of three wins against Serrano. The judges scored the bout 97-93 in favor of Taylor on two cards, while the third judge saw it as a draw at 95-95.
The fight took place in front of a sold-out crowd of over 19,000 fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated the first all-women’s card at the historic venue. The contest, though not as thrilling as their previous encounters, maintained a competitive edge. Taylor’s victory improved her professional record to 25 wins and 1 loss, with 6 knockouts.
The two fighters had previously faced each other in two closely contested matches, with Taylor winning a split decision in their first bout and a narrow unanimous decision in the rematch. This latest encounter saw Serrano, with a record of 47 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, fight cautiously, perhaps mindful of the head clashes that affected her in their second fight.
Throughout the match, Taylor exhibited control, particularly in the center of the ring, landing effective counter shots. As the fight progressed, both fighters exchanged flurries, but Serrano’s strategy appeared more defensive. Taylor faced a minor injury under her right eye in the eighth round but managed to rally in the final rounds, securing a decisive victory.
After the fight, Taylor expressed uncertainty about her future in boxing, stating, “I don’t know, I just don’t want to fight Amanda Serrano again. She punches too hard.” She acknowledged Serrano’s prowess, calling her “such a warrior” and reinforcing the historic nature of their trilogy.
Serrano reflected on her approach, noting, “We tried to work smarter not harder this time against Taylor. It just wasn’t enough.”
In other bouts on the same card, Savannah Marshall faced an unexpected setback in her return to boxing. After a stint in mixed martial arts, the former undisputed super-middleweight champion lost to Shadasia Green in a tightly contested IBF and WBO title unification fight at 168 pounds. The judges delivered a split decision, with one scoring it 96-93 for Marshall, while the other two favored Green with scores of 95-94 and 96-93.
Ellie Scotney made headlines by ending Yamileth Mercado’s six-year reign as WBC super-bantamweight world champion, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 100-90, 98-82, and 98-82. Additionally, Chantelle Cameron, a former two-weight world champion, secured a comfortable unanimous points victory over Jessica Camara. Ramla Ali also returned to the ring after a year-long hiatus, earning a tight unanimous decision against Lila Furtado. In another highlight, American Alycia Baumgardner retained her undisputed super-featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Spain’s Jennifer Miranda.
The event not only showcased the high stakes of women’s boxing but also highlighted the talent and resilience of the fighters involved, leaving fans eager for future matchups.
