Katie Taylor Sneaks past Amanda Serrano In Second Classic

Katie Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight championship against Amanda Serrano at AT&T Stadium, securing a unanimous decision via three 95-94 scorecards in a contest that drew vocal dissent from the 70,000 attendees.

In the opening round, Serrano established early dominance, rocking Taylor with a devastating left hand. Taylor adjusted in the second, employing quick combinations and clinch work to neutralize Serrano's power-punching approach.

The fight's complexion changed dramatically in the fourth round when a head clash opened a cut near Serrano's right eye. Subsequent collisions worsened the injury, transforming it into a significant wound by the sixth round. Despite the severity of the cut, Serrano pressed forward, forcing exchanges that saw both fighters landing at will—Taylor with speed, Serrano with power.

The eighth round proved pivotal when referee John Schorle deducted a point from Taylor for head butts. Serrano found renewed energy in the championship rounds, landing combinations that visibly affected Taylor, including a hook that forced the champion to clinch in the final frame.

Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs), who moved up three weight divisions for the bout, contested the outcome and suggested intentionality in the head clashes, referencing similar incidents in Taylor's previous fights. Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) defended her approach, stating, "Sometimes it gets rough in there, and you have to prepare for those moments."

The verdict mirrors the controversy of their first encounter, marking Taylor's second contentious victory over Serrano in two years. Despite the disputed decision, both fighters celebrated the historic nature of their Netflix-broadcasted co-main event at AT&T Stadium. Serrano noted, "Who knew two women could co-headline a great fight like this?"