Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano faced off for the third time in a highly anticipated boxing match on Friday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. This fight marked the final chapter in what many call the greatest rivalry in women’s boxing history.
Taylor, the undisputed junior welterweight champion from Ireland, defended her title against Serrano, the unified featherweight world champion from Puerto Rico.
The trilogy fight was closely contested and went the full 19 rounds under standard women’s boxing rules. Both fighters showed skill, heart, and determination. Taylor won by majority decision, with two judges scoring it 97-93 in her favour and one judge scoring it a 95-95 draw. This victory gave Taylor a clear sweep of the trilogy, winning all three fights against Serrano.
The first fight in May 2022 was a split decision win for Taylor and was hailed as the biggest fight in women’s boxing history. Their rematch in November 2024 was more controversial, with Taylor winning a unanimous decision despite a point deduction for repeated headbutts that caused a cut on Serrano’s eye. Serrano entered the third fight determined to be smarter and more tactical, hoping to claim the title from Taylor finally.
The fight on Friday was intense but lacked a clear dominant moment for either boxer. Both fighters traded punches and tried to control the pace. Taylor landed a strong body shot in the final round and finished well, but Serrano kept pressing and landed significant shots throughout the fight. The crowd at Madison Square Garden was electric, with fans from both sides cheering loudly.
After the fight, Taylor was emotional and uncertain about her future in boxing, saying she did not know if she would fight again. Serrano gave a tearful speech urging support for women’s boxing, showing respect for the sport and their shared rivalry. Their trilogy of 30 rounds has been credited with changing women’s boxing forever.
The event was part of an all-women’s boxing card and was streamed worldwide on Netflix with no extra pay-per-view cost. The fight drew significant attention and was seen as a landmark moment for female athletes in combat sports.
Katie Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight title by narrowly defeating Amanda Serrano in their third and final fight. The rivalry between these two champions has been historic, thrilling fans and raising the profile of women’s boxing globally. Both fighters showed great skill and heart, making this trilogy one of the most memorable in boxing history.
