Amanda Serrano beat Katie Taylor via contested split-decision. Both fighters agreed to a rematch

KATIE TAYLOR already signed a rematch with Amanda Serrano, after she retained all her lightweight world titles in a sensational split decision.

The fight was described as the greatest female boxing match in history and saw Ireland's 35 year-old boxing icon defeat the seven-weight world champion at New York’s Madison Square Garden.


Amanda Serrano beat Katie Taylor via contested split-decision. Both fighters agreed to a rematch
Katie Taylor celebrates her historic win
Amanda Serrano beat Katie Taylor via contested split-decision. Both fighters agreed to a rematch
Both women fought valiantly in a packed Madison Square Garden
Amanda Serrano beat Katie Taylor via contested split-decision. Both fighters agreed to a rematch
Taylor, age 35, made Ireland proud

The valiant victor, who won it 97-93. 96-93. and 94-96 to win Eddie Hearn a side bet of PS1million with Jake Paul in the USA, was able to take up the offer for a rerun.

She shouted, "Let's go again Amanda." Amanda Serrano is a fierce fighter.

"I believe we are both winners here. Look at what we both did - sold out Madison Square Garden.

"The greatest fight in female boxing history, and we have both broken so many barriers throughout our entire careers.

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"I knew I would be in the trenches some day," said my mother.

She is a formidable fighter and a great, wonderful person.

"I believe I have the ability to do it and I know I can succeed."

"What a fight! What a win! What a night!"

Serrano, 33 years old, began well and wobbled Wicklow warrior a few times, but London 2012 Olympic gold girl battled back into a brawl.

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The Puerto Rico ace didn't argue the close fight, even though she landed more punches than her opponent. Instead, she celebrated participating in a historic showdown.

Serrano stated, "Katie's a great champion."

"She is undefeated, undisputed, it's a great honor to share the ring.

"Women are able to sell, fight and put on a great show.


Amanda Serrano beat Katie Taylor via contested split-decision. Both fighters agreed to a rematch
After the bout, Taylor poses with Eddie Hearn, his promoter

Amanda Serrano beat Katie Taylor via contested split-decision. Both fighters agreed to a rematch
Jake Paul wants Serrano's fighter to rematch him.