Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano III – A Historic War at Madison Square Garden
What we witnessed on July 11 at Madison Square Garden wasn’t just another boxing match—it was history in motion. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano stepped into the ring for the third and likely final time, and what they delivered was nothing short of iconic. Forget the label “women’s boxing.” This was a battle that transcended gender—this trilogy now firmly belongs among the greatest in boxing history.
Taylor came in defending her undisputed super lightweight titles, with two controversial wins already over Serrano. The first fight in 2022 ended in a razor-thin split decision that left fans divided. Their second clash, marred by headbutts and blood, resulted in another win for Taylor—this time by unanimous decision, but again under a cloud of dispute. So the third bout wasn’t just about belts—it was about pride, legacy, and unfinished business.
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Serrano, now 36, entered the ring with a steely focus, knowing this could be her last shot at taking down Taylor. And Taylor, at 39, had just as much to prove: that her previous victories were no fluke and that her name belongs in the pantheon of all-time greats. The tension was electric, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
From the moment the ring announcer declared a sold-out crowd, you could feel the weight of the moment. The fight was close, intense, and as physical as any in recent memory. Serrano landed clean shots and brought relentless pressure, but Taylor’s experience and counterpunching kept her in command. Round after round, the two legends exchanged not just blows but years of rivalry, respect, and resilience.
When the final bell rang, the arena erupted—half in joy, half in heartbreak. Taylor was declared the winner yet again, this time by a majority decision that still stirred debate. But regardless of the outcome, both fighters walked away having elevated the sport. Serrano, ever candid, admitted after the bout that she’s likely done with Taylor: “We had great fights together… she can have two, I’ll take one. She can live with that.”
And while the Taylor vs. Serrano chapter may be closed, it’s left a legacy carved in sweat and scar tissue. The Netflix spotlight gave this card the global stage it deserved. Millions watched live, and millions more will replay it for years to come. This wasn’t just a fight—it was a moment.
In the undercard, names like Alycia Baumgardner, Shadasia Green, and Ellie Scotney added their own brilliance to the night, showing that the depth in women’s boxing is stronger than ever. But the night belonged to Taylor and Serrano. They didn’t just fight—they reminded us why boxing is called the sweet science.
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