Taylor beats Serrano by major decision in trilogy
Eric Martinez • July 12, 2025

Katie Taylor successfully defended her undisputed world super lightweight title by narrowly defeating Amanda Serrano in their trilogy match in New York.
In a thrilling night at Madison Square Garden, Katie Taylor edged out Amanda Serrano with a majority decision, two judges scoring it 97-93 for the Irishwoman, while the third had it even at 95-95. Though their third bout didn't quite match the electrifying heights of their previous encounters, it nonetheless delivered a gripping spectacle. Taylor exhibited clever strategy, managing her energy to pull ahead in the later rounds. Post-fight, the 39-year-old champion remained tight-lipped about her future, simply stating, “I just don’t want to fight Amanda Serrano again. She punches too hard.”