Ireland's Katie Taylor defended her undisputed junior-welterweight crown in controversial fashion on Friday with a unanimous points victory over bloodied Puerto Rican rival Amanda Serrano. The 36-year-old Serrano, though, was rocked by a headbutt from Taylor in the early rounds which left her with a horrific one-inch gash above her right eye. Yet Serrano's display was not enough to impress the judges who scored it 95-94 in favor of Taylor. Friday's bout was a rematch of Taylor and Serrano's epic 2022 fight at Madison Square Garden, won by Taylor with a split decision. Taylor said she was willing to sign up for a third fight against Serrano after her latest win.

Source: Irish Independent November 16, 2024 17:22 UTC