Katie Taylor retains crown in trilogy

NEW DELHI: Katie Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight championship on Friday, completing a trilogy sweep against Amanda Serrano on a history-making night atop the first all-women’s boxing card at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

The two fighters brought women’s boxing to new heights through their fierce rivalry, and their fight on Friday drew a sell-out crowd as the world’s most famous arena watched the Irishwoman just edge out her opponent. The judges scored the fight 95-95, 97-93.

The pride of Puerto Rico, Serrano came out to plenty of support from her adopted hometown, with the New York Knicks dancers lining the walkway as she entered the arena.

“What an amazing fighter,” Taylor said of her opponent after the bout. “We’re history makers forever.” Agencies

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