Despite most of the talk being about the controversial main event between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson last night, Katie Taylor controversially defeated Amanda Serrano in their rematch as the co-main event of the night. Serrano did initially take to social media to share her disgust for the scorecards, however, she has since retracted these comments.
The talk of this fight result being controversial is simply due to the Netflix commentary team on the night favouring Serrano during the majority of the rounds.
Nonetheless, it was a close fight and it could have gone either way.
Ultimately all three of the judges scored the contest 95-94 in Taylor’s favour, handing the Irishman her second victory over her rival and signically a successful defence of her IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO world super lightweight titles.
Much like their first fight, this was another historic fight, which encapsulated everyone within the AT&T Arena along with those watching around the world on Netflix.
After a few close opening rounds, a clash of heads in the fourth caused a cut to Serrano’s head.
This was worsened when another, but this time far more brutal clash of heads forced the referee to pause the fight and have the cut checked by a doctor.
Despite the now horrendous cut she had suffered, the Puerto Ricon carried on.
A third clash of heads occured in the eighth, prompting the referee to deduct Taylor a point, warning her about the use of her head when coming into range.
The final round was a brutal yet brilliant end to another superb fight between the pair, with both fighters having success and not one of them being willing to take a back step.
Whilst it was a close fight, the crowd, the commentators, along with Serrano’s team felt it was a robbery.
Despite taking to social media to share her displeasure instantly as the fight ended, ‘The Real Deal’ has since retracted her claims.
“Congratulations to KatieTaylor in her decision win. Tempers are flared when you’re in the heat of battle & you say things you shouldn’t say. I’m not one to ever disrespect an opponent & these were never my intentions to Katie. She & I are cool outside the ring and the best dance partners in the ring. In no way should I ever had said she did it purposely, it’s her style that makes for them”
I’m Not perfect and tho I try my hardest to be the nicest person I can be I’m human & being emotionally hurt can sometimes misguide you in what you say.”
“I’m ok, I’m heathy a bit bruised and cut but still blessed beyond belief. We both came out with our health intact & that’s what I prayed for. Whenever our teams can agree on a Trilogy I’ll be ready.”
“I hope you guys all enjoyed women’s boxing at its highest level.”
Serrano has that she did not mean to in anyway disrespect her opponent and has suggested she would love a trilogy to take place.
After two sensational fights, boxing fans would certainly love to see a triology, despite both results going in favour of Taylor thus far.
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