This morning (1/5) took place a very expected match of Boxing village between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. This competition is considered by many experts to be the biggest match in the history of British Rights because Taylor is holding all the big championship belts (WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO), while Serrano is a 7 -time world champion.
After 10 tense and quite balanced matches, Taylor absolutely won the Split-Decision. The 35-year-old Irish boxer was judged by 2 judges 97-93, 96-93 and only 1 judge scored lower than the opponent with a score of 94-96.
Taylor's victory also helped her representative, Eddie Hearn won $ 1 million from the opponent representative – Youtuber famous Jake Paul. After the match, Taylor also immediately offered a rematch against Serrano.
“Let's compare Amanda again. Amanda Serrano is a great boxer. I think both of us are the winners in this match. We have made the Madison Square Garden stadium sell clean tickets.
The biggest match in the history of British Rights and we broke too many barriers throughout our career, ”Taylor said that after being honored as the winner.
Meanwhile, her opponent, Amanda Serrano also congratulated Taylor and did not argue about the referee's decision, although the Puerto Rico puncher has launched more punches.
“Katie is a great champion. She is a lonely prison and is absolute champion. I am really honored to be in the same floor with her.”