Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s Epic Rivalry Reaches Its Final Chapter
Let me take you into the heart of what might just be the greatest trilogy in women’s boxing history—Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III. Friday night at Madison Square Garden wasn’t just a fight; it was the culmination of years of rivalry, history, and unrelenting ambition. And if you’re wondering whether this third encounter lived up to the hype, the answer is a resounding yes.
Katie Taylor, the pride of Ireland and a two-division undisputed champion, stepped into the ring with her four super lightweight belts on the line—WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF. Her opponent, Amanda Serrano, the Puerto Rican powerhouse with titles in seven different weight divisions, was determined not to leave New York without finally getting her win over Taylor. Their past two fights were razor-thin decisions, both favoring Katie, but the debates have never really ended.
This trilogy fight had everything—a legendary venue, an all-female fight card, and a global audience streaming it live on Netflix. Madison Square Garden was electric, packed with fans who knew they were witnessing a moment of sporting history. These two have already shared 20 grueling rounds together, throwing nearly 900 punches combined, and not a single knockdown. That’s how evenly matched and tough these women are.
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Leading up to the fight, the tension was unmistakable. Taylor, ever composed, brushed off Serrano’s complaints and accusations about headbutts and fouls in their previous bouts. She stood firm: "I’m 2-0 against her. Opinions are opinions. Facts are facts." Serrano, on the other hand, made it clear this was personal. She didn’t feel like she lost either of those fights—and was ready to rewrite the story.
And then the bell rang.
From the first round, it was all action. Serrano brought her signature volume, while Taylor relied on slick footwork and crisp counters. The clash of styles was on full display—Serrano aggressive and relentless, Taylor surgical and precise. By the championship rounds, both fighters were bloodied but unbroken. Every jab, every hook, every pivot felt like it was written into a script—two women pushing each other to the absolute brink for legacy, not just belts.
This was more than a boxing match. It was history in the making. Alycia Baumgardner, Shadasia Green, Chantelle Cameron, and others turned the undercard into a celebration of elite women’s boxing. But it was Taylor and Serrano who brought the gravitas, the edge-of-your-seat intensity, and the emotion that defines legendary rivalries.
No matter how the judges scored it—and you better believe fans will be talking about those cards for weeks—this fight gave us closure, or at least as close as we’re going to get. If this truly was their last dance, it was the perfect way to end a groundbreaking saga that helped elevate women’s boxing to a global stage.
Katie said it best: “Why not take it again?” And we’re all better off because she did.
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