Article 6YKM2 Taylor outpoints Serrano to cap classic trilogy on historic all-women’s card

Taylor outpoints Serrano to cap classic trilogy on historic all-women’s card

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Bryan Armen Graham at Madison Square Garden
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Katie Taylor outboxed Amanda Serrano over 10 tense, tactical rounds on Friday night to win a close but uncontroversial majority decision and retain her undisputed junior welterweight title, sealing a three-fight sweep in one of the most significant trilogies in women's boxing history.

Two ringside judges scored it 97-93 for Taylor while a third had it level at 95-95, a fair reflection of a contest that lacked the savage tempo and breathless intensity of their first two meetings but showcased Taylor's balletic footwork, precision and ring intelligence. (The Guardian had it 97-93 for Taylor.)

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