Taylor vs Serrano: Analysis of the epic trilogy and its impact on women’s boxing

Katie Taylor Closes Trilogy Against Amanda Serrano with a Decisive Victory

In an event that marked a milestone for women’s boxing, Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano by a majority decision, solidifying her dominance in the trilogy between the two fighters. The fight, which took place at Madison Square Garden, was the closing of a rivalry that has propelled women’s boxing to new heights. From the beginning of her career, Taylor’s team advised her to take a more strategic approach in her fights against Serrano. However, the Irishwoman opted for a more exciting fighting style, which captivated fans and generated great anticipation in each confrontation.

I told Katie Taylor in the locker room: “Can we keep it simple and straightforward? Use your skill and your speed. Can we have a good night tonight?”. For once, she listened.

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The first fight, in April 2022, was a resounding success, demonstrating that women could offer the same level of excitement as men and headline an event. The second fight, in November 2023, exceeded all expectations, becoming the most-watched women’s sporting event in US history, with an average of 74 million viewers worldwide via Netflix. The third showdown between Taylor and Serrano promised a lot, and it lived up to the fans’ expectations. Taylor demonstrated her versatility and strategy, achieving a victory that ended the rivalry.

Amanda Serrano, for her part, tried a different approach, seeking to box instead of exchanging blows. This strategy, although less spectacular, resulted in a clearer defeat for Serrano, who now has a record of 0-3 against Taylor. Friday’s fight doesn’t erase the impact Serrano had in the first two fights, but it placed her in the history of women’s boxing, behind Katie Taylor.

Shadasia Green Shines on the Billboard

In a night filled with female talent, Shadasia Green, one of Jake Paul’s bets, stood out by defeating Savannah Marshall by split decision. Green, who had had some setbacks in her career, proved her worth in a closely contested fight.

This victory opens the door to a possible confrontation with Claressa Shields, the number one pound-for-pound ranked fighter. Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, from MVP, have already expressed their willingness to work with Shields to make this fight a reality, which could be one of the biggest in women’s boxing. Although the fight with Shields is not yet confirmed, Green has shown that he has the potential to be a worthy rival and generate interest in the boxing world.