(AP)
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will become the first fighters to ever host Madison Square Garden as they face off against Taylor’s undisputed lightweight title tonight.
The Irishwoman entered this historic match undefeated as a professional, with a record of 20-0 and six knockouts in her name. Taylor, 35, has won an Olympic gold medal and is a former super-lightweight champion, but said this week about the clash with Serrano tonight: “Saturday night will be the best night of my life. Everything will fade compared to what will happen on Saturday night. “
Meanwhile, Serrano has suffered just one defeat in his 44 professional fights, and the Puerto Rican – who has titles in seven divisions – is the only champion in the light heavyweight division. “I’m doing this for Latinos,” the 33-year-old said this week. “This is the first time Puerto Rico will have an undisputed champion.” “I guess it’s part of the blood,” Taylor said. “My father was a boxer, my two brothers were boxing, my mother was the first female boxing judge in Ireland. So I feel like I’m continuing her innovative spirit. “
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Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
KATIE TAYL SAVES WITH A SEPARATE SOLUTION!
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 04:10
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Taylor with more good hooks! Serrano with fine uppercuts in the clinch.
Serrano is cut over his right eye, but he smiles …
The fight ends with a fight in the middle of the ring! Taylor’s leg is clasped, but she’s still standing!
We will move on to the judges’ cards …
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 04:06
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More of the same from Taylor! Can she do enough here to ensure a tie or even win it late?
Her right hand begins to cause Serrano trouble. The Puerto Rican can’t afford to just run here.
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 04:03
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Taylor seems to have found a second wind! She returns to life in this circle.
Good counter left hooks again and she throws more combinations – also fast.
Serrano’s strong body work, however.
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 04:00
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Less eventful. Taylor hits a few decent counter hooks on both wings, but doesn’t use his shot enough.
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 03:57
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Taylor is bleeding around her nose. She suffers a lot of punishment and does not defend herself very well.
She strikes back, but throws harder than necessary.
Now Serrano is firmly in control.
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 03:54
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What. A. Round. They are fighting in the corner, but they may be in a telephone booth.
Taylor is looking for counterattacks, but Serrano’s strength is starting to take hold!
They move into space and Serrano mixes it between body and head – uppercuts and hooks on top!
Taylor is in serious trouble! How did she get to the end of the round ?!
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 03:51
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Taylor throws in combinations; Serrano prefers single shots.
Serrano keeps pushing forward all the time.
Taylor appears to have been cut above her left eye and appears to have been bent by a shot to the body.
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 03:48
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The right left still lands quite often for Serrano. As for her wider photos, she has less success; Taylor measures the range well in these situations.
Taylor’s left counter is still quite effective.
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 03:45
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Women conclude early and soon separate.
Again, Serrano follows Taylor, who jumps sideways around the ring.
Sharp one or two of the champion! This is the best time for Taylor so far.
However, Serrano responded well with a few stinging left straight!
Serrano may have played this round late …
Alex Pattle May 1, 2022 03:42
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