After two unforgettable slugfests that left boxing fans breathless, the final installment of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano ended with far less spark—but for Taylor, it was a satisfying conclusion to one of the sport’s greatest rivalries.
Inside the electric yet expectant Madison Square Garden, Taylor edged out Serrano once again, sealing a 3-0 clean sweep in their trilogy.
It may not have been a thrilling finale, but it was a win Taylor will treasure as she nears the twilight of her legendary career.
A Slower Fight Signals the Toll of a Brutal Rivalry
Unlike the heart-pounding chaos of their first two meetings, this third bout between Taylor and Serrano never quite ignited.
Both women looked more measured—some would say fatigued—as they moved cautiously through the early rounds.
It wasn’t until Round 5 that things finally started to warm up.
Taylor, staying light on her feet, began connecting with crisp shots while ducking and weaving away from danger.
Serrano, meanwhile, tried to apply pressure, but her punches didn’t have the same bite as they did in their Texas showdown eight months ago.
With scorecards reading 97-93, 97-93, and 95-95, it was enough to give Taylor a majority decision win—though many fans left the arena wishing for more fireworks.
Serrano Pushes Late, But Taylor Finishes Strong
As the fight wore on, Taylor began showing signs of wear—understandable for a 39-year-old fighter who has spent years in wars like this.
Serrano capitalized in Round 8, landing some sharp combinations that looked like they might tip the balance.
But Taylor, ever the champion, dug deep. In the final round, she found another gear, landing the cleaner shots as Serrano started to fade.
It wasn’t pretty, but it was effective—and just enough to close out the trilogy on her terms.
The crowd, though loud and loyal, seemed underwhelmed by the finish.
Still, Taylor won’t mind. For her, the rivalry ends with three wins and no regrets.
Baumgardner Keeps Her Crown in Rough and Tumble Fight
Before the main event, American boxing star Alycia Baumgardner stepped into the ring for her first fight under Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions banner.
She was expected to cruise past Spain’s Jennifer Miranda—but Miranda clearly didn’t get the script.
In what turned into a surprisingly wild contest, Baumgardner was dragged into a slugfest.
Her usual slickness was missing, but she managed to do enough to secure a unanimous decision win with scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 97-93.
Though the win stands, Miranda has every reason to feel disappointed with the scoring, especially given how close and chaotic the action really was.
Shadasia Green Shocks Savannah Marshall to Unify Titles
One of the biggest surprises of the night came courtesy of New Jersey’s own Shadasia Green.
In a gutsy performance, Green defeated England’s Savannah Marshall to become the unified WBO and IBF super middleweight champion.
It was a hard-fought, high-stakes clash, and Green’s victory sent shockwaves through the division—marking her as a serious threat in the pound-for-pound conversation moving forward.
New Undisputed Champions Rise in Stacked Undercard
Two more fighters left Madison Square Garden as undisputed champions.
Ellie Scotney claimed the super bantamweight throne, while Cherneka Johnson conquered the bantamweight division.
Both women delivered commanding performances that added even more shine to a card stacked with title implications.
The Night Belongs to Taylor, Even Without the Fireworks
It may not have delivered the drama fans hoped for, but the final chapter in the Taylor vs. Serrano rivalry still carried plenty of weight.
With this third victory, Katie Taylor closes one of the most memorable rivalries in modern women’s boxing—on top and on her own terms.