Katie Taylor retained her super-lightweight titles with a narrow unanimous decision victory over Amanda Serrano.
The two legends of women’s boxing were competing on the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul card, in a rematch of their epic first encounter in April 2022.
It was Taylor who claimed a split decision win on that occasion, and history repeated itself as she managed to overcome a point deduction due to alleged headbutts to defeat Serrano, who suffered from a bad cut throughout the fight.
All three judges had the fight 95-94 in favour of Ireland’s Taylor for her to retain her undisputed super-lightweight championship. As with any close fight, there was some controversy from fans and pundits. The Netflix broadcast team had it in favour of Serrano, as did some prominent names in the boxing world. The likes of Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson felt the result was fair.
Terence Crawford
That was a close fight! Taylor won them last rounds.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) November 16, 2024
Shakur Stevenson
Lemme guess yall think that’s a robbery.. Lol these commentators brain washing yall
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 16, 2024
I think Katie won tho
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 16, 2024
Claressa Shields
I’m gutted for Serrano… I don’t think she won the fight…. I’m gutted cause on this big stage you want to win!!!!! I know she really wanted it, fought thru a head butt caused cut! Stalked her prey, landed big shots!!!!! womens boxing won tonight
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) November 16, 2024
Shawn Porter
Serrano deserved that…
— ShowtimeShawn Porter (@ShowtimeShawnP) November 16, 2024
Dan Rafael
Lotta Team Serrano sour grapes. #boxing#TaylorSerrano2
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) November 16, 2024
Vergil Ortiz
Wtf did I just see 😭
— Vergil Ortiz Jr. (@VergilOrtiz) November 16, 2024
Skip Bayless
Katie Taylor showed legendary grit and toughness. BUT AMANDA SERRANO CLEARLY WON THAT FIGHT, DESPITE TWO HEADBUTTS, ONE ACCIDENTAL AND ONE NOT.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 16, 2024
Liam Smith
Taylor winning for me
— Liam Smith (@LiamBeefySmith) November 16, 2024
CompuBox Stats
11/15 Netflix CompuBox Final Stats Taylor W 10 Serrano
Serrano closed show landing 125 of 216 punches in rounds 9 & 10. pic.twitter.com/rHCHmW2js0— CompuBox (@CompuBox) November 16, 2024
